Why aren’t waterproof plasters very waterproof?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
Month: February 2018
Leaders we can do without
News and Comment from Roy Lilley. The three pillars of a good life; someone to love, a safe place to live and […]
Failing our way out of trouble
Gasps of mock astonishment greeted the news that NHS trusts have missed the very reasonable spending targets set by the NHS’s financial […]
Tough stuff
Did you see the BBC headline; ‘Drug errors cause appalling harm and deaths, says Hunt…’ There’s new research. What does it actually […]
Sipping acidic fruit teas can wear away teeth, says study
Sipping acidic drinks such as fruit teas and flavoured water can wear away teeth and damage the enamel, an investigation by scientists […]
We need to know what’s going on
News and Comment from Roy Lilley. It was the management guru’s favourite guru, Edwards Deming who said; ‘In god we trust, everyone […]
Drug errors cause appalling harm and deaths, says Hunt
Drug errors in England cause appalling levels of harm and deaths, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says, as data suggests mistakes are being […]
Put up with it
The last thing Custer needed was more Indians. The last thing Noah needed was another species. The last thing America needs is […]
Low Fat Vs Low Carb Diet: Which Works Best?
For decades, two diets have ruled the roost when it comes to weight loss. If you’ve ever dieted, chances are you’ll have […]
Heading for the rocks
News and Comment from Roy Lilley. With a combination of Google and YouTube I think I could tackle anything. I’m up for […]