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Mary qualified at Cambridge in 1989. She joined EMIS as an author in 2013.
Mary is a portfolio GP in Hertfordshire and has been working there in various capacities for over ten years. Mary is also an appraiser and Senior Appraiser for NHS England, in the Central Midlands area team.
Tonsilloliths are stones which can form at the back of the throat within the tonsils. They are not serious but can cause problems with a sore throat or bad breath. …
Necrotising fasciitis is an infection which destroys areas of the skin and the tissues underneath. It is a very severe condition which can be fatal. Necrotising …
Knock knees describes an unusual angle of the lower legs. Most commonly it is a normal shape as children's legs develop, but occasionally in children or adults it can …
An endometrial biopsy is a check on the lining of the womb. It is a short outpatient procedure. What is an endometrial biopsy? An endometrial biopsy is a medical …
Dwarfism is a medical or genetic condition which causes people to have restricted growth so that they are shorter than average. Specifically, people with dwarfism grow …
