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Parasites
Dr Mark Porter on the parasites that can invade our bodies.
Recreational Drugs
Dr Mark Porter looks at what we do and don't know about the dangers of recreational drugs.
Diabetic Feet
Diabetes is the cause of 100 foot amputations every week - but treatments are improving.
Vitamin D
Dr Mark Porter examines evidence of links between vitamin D deficiency and some cancers.
Iron Deficient Anaemia
Dr Mark Porter reports from Birmingham on new treatments for iron deficient anaemia.
Trauma
Dr Mark Porter visits the Trauma Centre at the Royal London Hospital.
How much water should we drink?
Dr Mark Porter finds out how much water we should drink for optimum health.
GP Surgeries
Dr Mark Porter visits a GP surgery to discuss the impact of the government's NHS changes.
Telemedicine
Mark Porter reports on how telemedicine is transforming patients' lives.
Gallstones
Dr Mark Porter examines the causes and treatment of gallstones and their surgical removal.
Constipation
Dr Mark Porter investigates constipation, a common complaint that is often hidden.
Regional Anaesthesia
Many surgical procedures can now be done under regional anaesthesia. Mark Porter reports.
Balance Disorders
Dr Mark Porter investigates balance disorders.
Patient Safety
Mark Porter finds out how to improve patient safety in hospitals and the community.
Biomechanics
Dr Mark Porter investigates biomechanics and sports injuries at the University of Bath.
Good Fats and Bad Fats
Dr Mark Porter investigates how the good and bad fats we eat can impact on our health.
Consent for Blood Transfusion
Mark Porter explores ways to improve the way that blood is used in transfusions.
A Night in ER
A festive look behind the scenes at Southampton's 21st century Emergency Department.
Hepatitis C
Dr Mark Porter on the 'hidden' epidemic of hepatitis C and the latest treatments for it.
Glaucoma
Dr Mark Porter looks at a new test for the eye disease glaucoma.
End of Life
Dr Mark Porter looks at the options available for care at the end of life.
Radiotherapy
Dr Mark Porter looks at the latest developments in radiotherapy for cancer.
The Pancreas
Dr Mark Porter talks to doctors and patients about diseases of the pancreas.
Epilepsy
Dr Mark Porter looks at treatments for epilepsy.
Morning Sickness
Dr Mark Porter investigates health issues of the day.
Gut Bacteria
Dr Mark Porter on faecal transplants, and the balance of good and bad bugs in our guts.