Christopher King

Apr 4, 2024 | lexology.com | Christopher King

For many of us, the ability to travel by air plays an important role in our lives, allowing us the freedom to explore new places and to stay connected with the people and things we love. Air transportation also plays a key role in international trade, with some studies estimating that, by value, 35% of global trade is carried by air. However, it is also well-known that aviation comes at a large cost to the environment.

Feb 9, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Christopher King |Jürgen Bosch |Alyssa Malachin |Anna C Winnicki

AbstractNew therapeutics are a priority for preventing and eliminating Plasmodium vivax (Pv) malaria because of its easy transmissibility and dormant stages in the liver. Relapses due to the dormant liver stages are the major contributor to reoccurring Pv. Therefore, therapies that reduce the establishment of dormant parasites and blood stage infection are important for controlling this geographically widespread parasite.

Feb 10, 2023 | bjanaesthesia.org | Amit Pawa |Perioperative Medicine |Christopher King

The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is one of seven ‘Plan A’ blocks proposed by Regional Anaesthesia UK, covering the key areas of commonly encountered surgeries and acute pain. Unlike the other six blocks, the ESPB can be performed at all levels of the spine and provides analgesia to most regions of the body, leading to the argument that the ESPB is the ultimate Plan A block.