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Pancreatic cancer: what are the warning signs?

The pancreas is a deep-seated central organ in the upper abdomen, beneath the breastbone (sternum) and it lies just in front of the spine. Its main function is to regulate the blood glucose level in the body by making insulin. It secretes enzyme-rich fluid that breaks down proteins and helps digest them. Highly skilled consultant general and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon Mr Deepak Hariharan explains everything you need to know about this type of cancer, including warning signs and treatment.

By Mr Deepak Hariharan
24.03.23
Surgery

An in-depth guide to gallstones

Gallstones are a very common condition that is more common in women than men. They are often asymptomatic, but can cause extreme pain in about 20% of cases. In his latest article, renowned consultant general and hepato-pancreato-biliary Mr Deepak Hariharan explains this condition in detail, including the causes and available treatments.

How to prevent recurring football injuries

By Professor Ali Ghoz
18.01.23
Orthopaedic surgery

How to prevent recurring football injuries

In one of our latest articles, distinguished consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Ali Ghoz, outlines some of the most common injuries in football, and tells us how one can effectively prevent themselves from suffering from recurrent football-related injuries.

By Dr Fadi Jouhra
16.05.22
Cardiology

Heart failure: when should I start to worry?

When the heart is unable to pump blood properly around the body is known as heart failure, a chronic condition that occurs after the heart has become too weak or stiff. Dr Fadi Jouhra, highly regarded consultant cardiologist, provides an expert insight into this condition.

A picture of two surgeons performing liver surgery

By Mr Deepak Hariharan
13.04.22
Surgery

Liver surgery for metastatic colorectal cancer

Secondary cancer occurs when cancer cells, that began in a different part of the body, moves through the blood steam and start to grow in a secondary location. Secondary liver cancer commonly occurs in patients who have colorectal cancer. Leading London-based consultant general and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon Mr Deepak Hariharan explains in detail how surgery can be used to remove secondary liver cancer.

Read our latest article to find out what exactly a bone marrow transplant is and who might need one.

By Dr Varun Mehra
03.03.22
Haematology

Bone marrow transplant: who might require it?

Read our latest article to find out what exactly a bone marrow transplant is and who might need one, as leading London-based consultant haematologist, Dr Varun Mehra, answers all the commonly asked questions in relation to bone marrow transplants.

In our latest article, Mr Shahid Punwar highlights those all important knee injury symptoms that we should not ignore.

By Mr Shahid Punwar
24.11.21
Orthopaedic surgery

Knee injuries: why early assessment is crucial

Knee injuries are an extremely common occurrence, and there are a host of different types, with some being more severe than others. Early assessment and treatment are absolutely paramount, in cases of severe injury, to avoid potential complications such as not being able to return to sport. In our latest article, reputable consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Shahid Punwar, highlights those all important knee injury symptoms that we should not ignore.

In our latest article, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Shahid Punwar, reveals when it is safe to return to sport following an ACL reconstruction operation.

By Mr Shahid Punwar
22.11.21
Orthopaedic surgery

ACL reconstruction: your all-you-need-to-know guide

Sportsmen and sportswomen who engage in a sport that involves and requires constant quick changes in direction often rupture their anterior cruciate ligament. In our latest article, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Shahid Punwar, reveals when it is safe to return to sport following an ACL reconstruction operation.

In our latest article, esteemed London-based consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Shahid Punwar, explains what exactly causes leg pain.

By Mr Shahid Punwar
18.11.21
Orthopaedic surgery

Leg pain: causes, symptoms and when to see a specialist

Leg pain is something that we have all experienced in some shape or form in our lives, but do we actually know what causes it or when we should see a specialist about the pain? In our latest article, revered London-based orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Shahid Punwar, advises us in relation to when we should seek medical attention with regards to leg pain and explains the main causes.

In our latest article, highly revered pain management specialist, Dr Basil Almahdi, explains in-depth what exactly neuropathic pain is and how it is caused

By Dr Basil Almahdi
29.10.21
Pain medicine

Neuropathic pain: causes and treatment

Neuropathic pain can severely and negatively affect one's quality of life and is typically caused by previous damage to the somatosensory system. In our latest article, highly revered pain management specialist, Dr Basil Almahdi, provides us with an in-depth explanation of what exactly neuropathic pain is, what causes it, and how it is generally and effectively treated.

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