Dr Leicester's Hospitals Patient and Community Engagement Team bring you Leicester's Marvellous Medicine.
A FREE online programme of health talks for the public, Trust colleagues and members.
Leicester's Marvellous Medicine talks are hosted by a different leading medical expert each month, offering an insight into medical specialties at Leicester’s Hospitals and an opportunity to experience what is at the forefront of medicine in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The talks are currently delivered online via Microsoft Teams. To book your place, follow the links below. We hope to see you at a talk soon!
Calendar 2023
January 2023 - Head and Neck Cancers - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
February 2023 - Fibromyalgia - a complex puzzle!
March 2023 - Why are some sick children difficult to spot?
April 2023 - Keyhole Hip Replacement Update
May 2023 - Preconception Health Care: Window of opportunity to make a difference
June 2023
Living with Rheumatoid arthritis: few questions answered
Speaker: Dr Veena Patel
Date: Thursday 1 June 2023
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams
Joining instructions - click here
Dr Veena Patel will talk to help understand different types of arthritis, diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis, investigations, long-term treatment to control the symptoms and role of multi-disciplinary team.
July 2023
Breaking the silence on Osteoporosis: the importance of bone health
Speaker: Dr Veena Patel
Date: Monday 3 July 2023
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams
Joining instructions - click here
Dr Veena Patel's talk will discuss: what is Osteoporosis, the diagnosis and treatment whilst also informing the audience of overall information on bone health including the role of Vitamin D and calcium. There will be a question and answer session too.
September 2023
Tuberculosis - the unspoken epidemic
Speaker: Dr Pranabashini Haldar
Date: Wednesday 20 September 2023
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams
Joining instructions - click here
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of the impact that infectious diseases can have on human health, well-being and society in general. But there is another infectious disease that has afflicted human civilisation for millennia which continues to cause devastation at a comparable scale.
In this talk, Dr Haldar will talk about Tuberculosis – a disease that we seldom acknowledge, but which continues to kill more people annually than any other infection. He will describe some of the scientific and socio-political challenges that we are endeavouring to overcome through research being done in Leicester and around the world.
October 2023
I have been told I have Macular Degeneration. Will I go Blind?
Speaker: Dr Bharat Kapoor
Date: Monday 9 October 2023
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams
Joining instructions - click here
Age related Macular Degeneration is a very common diagnosis. Many patients feel that this is synonymous with eventual blindness. Dr Bharat Kapoor's talk will aim to clarify the misconceptions around the condition and discuss the treatments available. There will also be a question and answer session
November 2023
I have been told I have Cataract. Do I need surgery now?
Speaker: Dr Bharat Kapoor
Date: Monday 20 November 2023
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams
Joining instructions - click here
Cataract is not a disease but a part of ageing process and this can be treated very successfully with surgery. However surgery may not be required straight away. Dr Bharat Kapoor's talk will look to clear the doubts and misconceptions around the condition with the ability to ask questions.
View our Pinterest Board for photos of previous Talks in the series!
