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Mr Dimitrios Moschonas
08.11.22
Urologia
Prostate cancer: testing, and the importance of getting tested
Prostate cancer, believe it or not, often presents with little to no symptoms. This is precisely why is paramount that patients get tested early and frequently by their GP and/or urologist. In this article, distinguished consultant urologist, Mr Dimitrios Moschonas, details how the common tests for prostate cancer are performed.
Mr Simon Thompson
12.09.22
Traumatologia
An expert’s guide to ACL reconstruction
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important ligament in the knee. It allows movement but also maintains the stability of the knee joint. If it tears due to strenuous movement, one option to speed up the recovery is to undergo ACL reconstruction. Revered orthopaedic knee surgeon Mr Simon Thompson shares his expertise on ACL reconstruction, discussing how he preforms the procedure.
Mr Seb Sturridge
23.06.22
Traumatologia
Hip arthroscopy: pathologies, expectations and risks
A hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat several hip joint pathologies such as labral tears. Mr Seb Sturridge, leading orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in hip arthroscopies, provides a comprehensive view of the procedure and explains what patients can expect.
Psoriasis, keloid scarring, arthritis and many more: Could radiotherapy be the answer?
Radiotherapy, traditionally used to treat cancer, can also be beneficial to patients with benign conditions such as psoriasis, arthritis and keloid scarring. In this illuminating article, highly respected radiotherapy specialist and consultant clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer gives an expert guide to radiotherapy for benign conditions.
Mr Ahmed Ali
09.03.22
Urologia
How exactly is testicular cancer diagnosed?
In this article, mightily experienced and skilled consultant urologist, Mr Ahmed Ali, details how testicular cancer is diagnosed, what the warning signs are, and reveals whether or not it is curable.
Mr Ahmed Ali
10.02.22
Urologia
What are the most common causes of bladder cancer?
In our latest article, esteemed consultant urological surgeon, Mr Ahmed Ali, reveals the cure rates of bladder cancer, outlines the main warning signs of the cancer, and reveals the most common causes.
Radiotherapy for Dupuytren’s contracture
Did you know, approximately 1 in 6 men over the age of 65 in the UK have Dupuytren's contracture. We recently got in contact with one of our highly experienced clinical oncologists, Dr Richard Shaffer, to discuss radiotherapy as a treatment option. In this article, he highlights what can be expected from it, its effectiveness and what the longterm and short term effects are.
Mr Seb Sturridge
26.02.21
Traumatologia
Hip surgery in young adults: why you're never 'too young' for a replacement
We recently spoke with leading orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Seb Sturridge, to discuss when it's appropriate to have hip replacement surgery. We also found out how often hip replacements are needed due to sports-related injuries. Find out everything you need to know about hip replacement surgery if you're younger than 50 and you're considering this procedure.
Mr Nima Abbassi-Ghadi
18.02.21
Chirurgia generale
Heartburn can be extremely uncomfortable. It affects up to 25% of the UK adults, but some may experience it more severely than others. In some cases, heartburn may indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease. We recently spoke with Mr Nima Abbasi-Ghadi, a highly experienced general and oesophago-gastric surgeon, to discuss the effectiveness of anti-reflux surgery. In this article, we find out the answers to some of the frequently asked questions about this procedure.
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