Expert Comment
Is cannabis effective in treating epilepsy? - Professor Jane Hutton comments
As six-year-old Alfie Dingley visits Parliament with his mother, a day after confirmation that he would receive a licence to use cannabis oil to treat his epilepsy, Professor Jane Hutton of the Department of Statistics discusses the efficacy of this drug for the condition.
Red wine compound 'could help tooth decay and gum disease fight' - Expert Comment
A new study in the Journal of Agricultre and Food Chemistry suggests red wine contains chemicals that can help in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease. The study suggests compounds from the drink, known as polyphenols, helped fend off harmful bacteria in the mouth. But experts warned that the findings do not offer a "green light" to drink more red wine.
Dr Blessing Anonye, a Research Fellow at Warwick Medical School, thinks this new research has the potential to contribute towards treating oral disease.
GPs should take trust and use bravery - expert comment from Dr James Gill
Dr James Gill, GP and teaching fellow at Warwick Medical School says doctors must "use bravery to help protect their patients.” He comments on the new NICE guidelines for GPs on prescribing antibiotics for sore throats.