Hughes Syndrome – December 2018

Hughes Syndrome – December 2018

 It’s wonderful when one gets to a meeting or a conference which is both outstanding, and at the same time, somewhat outside ones own circle of expertise or experience. So, a while ago, I found myself in a conference on metal allergies.  Organised by my good friend Dr...
Hughes Syndrome – November 2018

Hughes Syndrome – November 2018

For us, the warm late summer/autumn weather continued through into November.  The colours rival those of Maine. Our new education charity website (www.ghic.world), is now getting into gear.  We have been joined by Suzanna Magill, who, as Manager, will run our...
Hughes Syndrome – October 2018

Hughes Syndrome – October 2018

Summer lingers on – even in the season of mellow fruitfulness, the temperature is still high and here, at least in Kent, the gardens are parched. On Saturday, I gave the inaugural lecture in the Middle East Medical Congress, in the beautiful city of Beirut. This...
Hughes Syndrome – August 2018

Hughes Syndrome – August 2018

At last a summer to remember.  August – at least here in Kent, was hot and sunny.  The pleasure boats on the Thames were full.  London a town of tourists. Each month, arthritis doctors receive a magazine called “The Rheumatologist”.  This popular American magazine...
Hughes Syndrome – July 2018

Hughes Syndrome – July 2018

Wonderful.  Wall to wall sunshine.  Temperatures in the high 80’s and low 90’s.  (How deceitful I feel advising my patients to avoid the sun!). This month our monthly medical journal LUPUS, now in its 27th year, received news of its rising ‘impact factor’.  The annual...
Hughes Syndrome – June 2018

Hughes Syndrome – June 2018

What a month!  After such a gloomy and wet spring, all is forgiven.  June has been stunning.  Blue skies ever since the Royal Wedding, with temperatures in the 80’s.  The countryside glorious and London looking its very best. On the home front, our new educational...