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https://cornerstonemed.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20251002_155945.mp4 “Teaching Is Surgery of the Soul”: A Conversation with Professor Fahad Rizvi  The morning light filters softly through the blinds of the Cornerstone training suite in Leicester. Stainless-steel instruments gleam on the benches, and the faint scent of antiseptic hangs in the air. Before the first delegates arrive, Professor Fahad Rizvi is already at…
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From Anxiety to Achievement: How One GP Rediscovered His Confidence in Minor Surgery  When Dr Helal Ali first arrived at Cornerstone’s Minor Surgery course in Leicester, he parked outside the venue and sat in his car for a few minutes longer than planned.  “I just stared at the steering wheel thinking, What am I doing here?” he…
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Sustainable Healing: Creating a Culture of Wellbeing in Clinical Teams  Healing cannot happen in isolation. While individual practices matter, they thrive best in supportive environments. Creating a culture of wellbeing in healthcare teams is not just a leadership responsibility—it’s a collective effort.  We spend countless hours alongside colleagues, yet conversations about wellbeing are often absent…
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Emotional Resilience: Navigating the Inner Landscape of Caregiving  To care is to feel. And in healthcare, those feelings can run deep—grief, guilt, fear, helplessness, and sometimes, even shame. Over time, these emotions accumulate, quietly shaping our inner world. We carry stories of suffering, unresolved questions, and memories that linger long after the shift ends.  Resilience…
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Mindfulness on the Move: Grounding Practices for Busy Clinicians  You don’t need a yoga mat, incense, or a 30-minute gap in your schedule to practice mindfulness. In fact, some of the most effective techniques can be done between patients, during a handwash, or in the lift between floors.  Mindfulness is the art of attention—the intentional,…
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The Silent Crisis: Why Mental Health Matters in Healthcare  In the halls of hospitals and clinics, among the steady beeps of monitors and hurried footsteps, a quieter crisis simmers—one that rarely makes the headlines. It’s the mental and emotional toll on those who give everything to heal others. Healthcare professionals, known for their strength and…
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Clinical Overview: Breast Pain (Mastalgia) Breast pain, or mastalgia, is a frequently encountered complaint in clinical practice, affecting women across all age groups. While it can prompt significant concern, particularly with fears of malignancy, the vast majority of cases are benign and self-limiting. This article provides an evidence-based overview of the differential diagnosis, evaluation, and…
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Understanding the Menopause: More Than Just a Life Stage  Menopause is a natural biological transition that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years but for many, it remains misunderstood or surrounded by stigma. Despite affecting half the population, conversations around menopause are often limited, leaving many women unprepared for the changes they may face.…
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The Coil: Myths and Methods When it comes to contraception, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution and yet, few methods spark as much confusion, curiosity, and myth as the contraceptive coil.   Often referred to as the IUD (intrauterine device), the coil is a small but powerful tool in the world of long-acting reversible contraception.   Despite…
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What is Jaw Slimming and Jaw contouring? Jaw slimming is a procedure designed to soften the facial contours of the jawline making the lower part of the face narrower giving a face more youthful and feminine appearance. This treatment usually involves treating masseter muscles. The masseter muscles will gradually reduce in size, making the lower…
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