Prognosis, Issue 11
The latest issue of the Harley Street Medical Area periodical.
In his introduction to Prognosis Issue 11 Mark Kildea, chief executive of The Howard de Walden Estate talks about ‘London: A Global Hub for Life Sciences’, a conference held under the chairmanship of the Rt Hon Professor Lord Kakkar KBE, PC in October 2022. Participants from healthcare, life sciences, business, property and law discussed the opportunities for London to cement its place as a key location in the global life sciences arena, and the major role the Harley Street Medical Area (HSMA) can play in driving this process. Mark noted that while the conference identified significant challenges, there was real optimism about the future and he firmly believes that the HSMA can play a leading role in the process going forward.
This issue showcases some of the cutting edge treatments available in the HSMA that are moving us towards that future. Dr Mike Potter of The Royal Marsden talks about the huge promise CAR-T, a form of cellular immunotherapy holds for the treatment of certain cancers.Dr Jesus Olmo,consultant in sports orthopaedics and rehabilitation, explains how he is bringing the knowledge he gained keeping the sporting superstars of Real Madrid fit for Champions League glory to his patients at Isokinetic.
In The Big Interview clinical geneticist Dr Melita Irving, past president of the Royal Society of Medicine’s Genetic Section, talks about how genetic medicine is living up to its initial promise. While Mr Alexander Bader of the Bader Institute argues, with real passion, that women should not suffer in silence when dealing with the potential life changing consequences of untreated pelvic floor issues.
Mr Simon Beale from Fortuis Clinic talks about using the Mako Robotic operating system for hip replacements while Dr Clare O’Donnell of Optegra explains what new treatments are on the horizon for those suffering from presbyopia. We also have Ryan O’Grady, head of pharmacy operations at Pharmacierge talking about what makes them different from other pharmacies.
Click here to read Prognosis Issue 11.
