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Why the racist study of skulls gripped Victorian Britain

ANALYSIS: The harmful and racist foundations of craniometry have now been discredited, reports Elise Smith, but it had Victorian scientists captivated

The Independent UK

How the racist study of skulls gripped Victorian Britain’s scientists

The recent publication of the University of Edinburgh’s Review of Race and History has drawn attention to its “skull room”: a collection of 1,500 human craniums procured for study in the 19th century.

The Conversation

Cambridge professor accused of faking poor IQ test to boost £1m brain injury compensation claim

Dr Hakmi is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and an affiliated assistant professor at Cambridge University

The Independent UK

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Great Ormond Street Hospital launches urgent review over concerns about former surgeon

Hospital examining more than 700 cases amid concerns over former orthopaedic surgeon Yaser Jabbar

The Independent UK

Major probe into Great Ormond Street over operations on 721 kids by ‘rogue’ surgeon

Youngsters were left with different length legs and life-changing injuries, according to a leaked report on the scandal

Evening Standard

Salford surgeon harmed 20 patients with ‘unacceptable’ conduct, report finds

Review of spinal expert John Bradley Williamson identifies poor surgical technique, record-keeping and communication with patients

The Guardian - UK

Leading Co Derry surgeon reflects on five years at the helm of medical body dealing with Covid, waiting lists and Stormont

Professor Mark Taylor is stepping down as NI director of the Royal College of Surgeons

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Surgeons are latest medics to drop opposition to assisted dying being legalised

The Royal College of Surgeons voted to fall in line with the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Nursing

Daily Mirror

Certain day labelled deadliest for heart attacks in Ireland as doctors give reason why

The research conducted by doctors at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is set to be presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester.

Irish Mirror

Belfast patients waiting over four years on average for first appointment

The Royal College of Surgeons has warned that cuts could see waiting lists worsen in the future

Belfast Live

From foetuses to penises: anatomical museum reopens in London

Hunterian Museum collection amassed by 18th-century surgeon-anatomist John Hunter includes body parts of humans and animals

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