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15 results found for '"Medical sciences"' in Keywords.
Chinese medical practice (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Pat Young, Editor of the Nursing Mirror, describes her recent trip to China, and Chinese medical practice. She talks of Chinese medicinal methods, including acupuncture, and using certain herbs and fruits...
Jack Temple on Columbia rainforest expedition (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Jack Temple is interviewed about his forthcoming Columbia rainforest expedition and its archaeological, ecological and medical aims. The interviewer is Chris Hourmouzious.
Michael Smith on male birth control pill (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Michael Smith on the male birth control pill tests taking place at King’s College, London. The latest pill aims to reduce the side effects previously linked with this form of contraception, which have...
Tony Hirsch on monitoring trials for male pill (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Anthony Hirsh, detailing trials carried out on a male birth control pill that is hopefully without the side effects previously experienced. Male interviewer not identified.
Sheila Cassidy on becoming a nun (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Author, doctor and former torture victim Sheila Cassidy on her decision to become a nun. She says that she has left her life as a surgeon behind and is ready to dedicate her life to God. She adds that her...
Artificial blood development (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male medical spokesman (not identified) about the development of artificial blood and its possible use in blood transfusions. Female interviewer not identified.
Patrick Steptoe on test-tube twins (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Patrick C. Steptoe on the world’s first test-tube twins, born in Australia. Stephen and Amanda were born on 06/06/81, to 31 year-old Radmila Mays. The world’s first test-tube baby was conceived in...
Sister Mary on cold cure (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a nun from York, Sister Mary, about a wine from her monastery that allegedly prevents colds. Male interviewer not identified.
Test tube explosion (documentary on IVF) (1982)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Documentary; Interview; Special
Thames TV documentary about the development of in vitro fertilization (IVF), entitled, The Test Tube Explosion. Includes interview with parents Maria and David Curtis; unidentified female guests (for whom...
Decision makers (1983)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Documentary on alternative medicines. The programme looks into the impact that alternative medicines could have on the medical world, and what is available to the public now. Mary Finnigan presents; engineer...