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'It really weighs heavy. It’s like puttingon lots of different cloaks.’ Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a topic many are talking about right now, and thankfully, we’ve movedbeyond the outdated stereotype that it only affects young boys. And with somuch noise on ...  Show more

21 - Breaking barriers in women’s health: Hormones, education and HRT with Dr Fionnuala Vernon

“The fire in the belly is coming from people’s want and need to help patients and to make a change” This week, Dr Fionnuala Vernon, Medical Director of Blackwater Private Clinics and GP trainer in Ireland, joins Dr Louise Newson for a compelling conversation about breaking down b ...  Show more

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