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The first seizure

Historian Aparna Nair had her first seizure when she was 11. Here she recalls that first time, and how other people’s reactions are sometimes the most disturbing part about having a seizure.

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On contagion

Reading descriptions of the way humans become infested by parasitic flatworms, Daisy Lafarge experienced painful physical symptoms. Perhaps the very creature she was studying had invaded her body.

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A doctor, his community and coronavirus

Reflecting on his experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic, GP Gavin Francis vividly recalls a home visit to a man stricken with breathing difficulties.

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Lying low for lockdown and beyond

For Liz Carr the chances of catching Covid-19 are the same as for anyone else, but as a Disabled person she's at much greater risk of not getting the treatment she needs if she falls ill.

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  • Droplets showing surface tension
  • Lipid droplets, illustration
  • Cells with myelin figures and lipid droplets
  • Uprights, darts and droplets. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1968.
  • Grids and droplets. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 196- (?).
  • Diagonals, saltires and droplets. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 196- (?).
  • Five hands surrounded by droplets. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1963.
  • Five hands surrounded by droplets. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1963.
  • Purple Y-shapes surrounded by purple droplets. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1970.
  • Red Y-shapes with red and brown droplets. Watercolour by M. Bishop, ca. 1970.
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