My child has chest pain! Should I be worried about their heart?
The chest is packed with many vital structures and therefore it is not surprising that chest pain in a child or adolescent is very worrisome for parents. When should you consult a doctor? Leading paediatric cardiologist Dr Alessandro Giardini is here to explain.
Mr Stefano Giuliani
21.02.19
Chirurgia Pediatrica
What are the signs of inguinal hernia in children?
As a parent, it's difficult not to worry if you notice an inguinal hernia, which presents itself as a visible bulge in the groin or scrotum, of your little one. Expert paediatrician Mr Stefano Guiliani explains more about the signs of an IH and what you should do if you notice one.
Dr Atul Gupta
04.02.19
Pneumologia pediatrica
How to manage a constantly coughing child
Chronic cough is very common in children and can affect their sleep, school attendance and play. Parents must be left somewhat concerned with repeat trips to their GP. Leading respiratory paediatrician Dr Atul Gupta gives his advice on managing the condition by looking at the possible causes.
Mr Stefano Giuliani
28.01.19
Chirurgia Pediatrica
Common medical problems in children
Babies and children can be prone to a number of medical problems, some of which they are born with. For example, some common medical issues that male babies face include foreskin problems and undescended testes. Mr Stefano Giuliani , a leading paediatrician, explains some of the most common medical problems in children that he regularly treats.
Dr Melita Irving
23.01.19
Genetica clinica
Achondroplasia: facts from an expert
Achondroplasia might not be a word you are familiar with, but everyone would recognise its effects. Leading clinical geneticist Dr Melita Irving gives us the facts about the leading cause of dwarfism.
Fibroids: causes and symptoms?
Fibroids are benign growths on the smooth muscle of the womb. The medical term for fibroids is a leiomyoma. Mr Christian Barnick, a leading obstetrician and gynaecologist, discusses the causes and symptoms of fibroids.
Mr Raj Lakhani
03.01.19
Otorinolaringoiatria
Blocked nose: just a cold, or something more?
There's a reason it's called the common cold - we catch it so often we rarely stop to wonder whether our blocked nose could be anything else. But it's important to understand the rarer causes of a blocked nose and get a diagnosis if you're suspicious, as award-winning consultant ENT surgeon Mr Raj Lakhani explains.
Mr Raj Lakhani
20.12.18
Otorinolaringoiatria
How do we diagnose and treat a blocked nose?
If you have a blocked nose that isn’t going away, it’s worth a visit to a specialist ENT surgeon. In this article award-winning otolaryngologist Mr Raj Lakhani explains how an ENT surgeon investigates and diagnoses a blocked nose, and what your treatment options might be.
Mr Stefano Giuliani
12.12.18
Chirurgia Pediatrica
Neonatal surgery: fixing congenital abnormalities
Newborns need surgery when they are born with congenital abnormalities. This means that some organs did not form in the right way before birth and there is a need to perform neonatal surgery to correct the anatomy to allow that organ to function properly. Mr Stefano Giuliani, an expert neonatal surgeon, explains why some newborn babies require surgery after birth.
Mr Paul Carter
27.11.18
Ginecologia e Ostetricia
Dispareunia; quando il rapporto sessuale fa male.
Dispareunia (pronunciato dis-par-oo-nee-ar) è il termine medico per un rapporto sessuale difficile / doloroso. Questa condizione colpisce il 10-20% delle donne ad un certo punto della loro vita. Abbiamo chiesto al nostro ginecologo, il signor Paul Carter, della dispareunia, come affrontarlo e cosa lo causa in primo luogo.
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