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Pathology
How does Semaglutide treat obesity?
Semaglutide has emerged as a promising medication for the treatment of obesity, offering not only effective weight management but also improvements in overall health. Here, Professor Carel Le Roux, renowned specialist in metabolic medicine, offers an expert insight into how Semaglutide works and the critical health complications associated with obesity.
By Dr Mehdi Mirzazadeh
19.04.24
Pathology
What is metabolic kidney stone management?
Metabolic kidney stone management involves identifying and addressing the underlying metabolic factors that contribute to the formation of kidney stones. Here, Dr Mehdi Mirzazadeh, renowned consultant chemical pathologist and metabolic specialist, provides an expert insight into metabolic kidney stone management.
By Dr Negar Maghsoodi
22.02.24
Pathology
Managing lipid disorders during menopause
Women undergoing menopause often experience changes not only with their reproductive health but also regarding metabolic factors such as lipid levels. In this article, leading chemical pathologist and metabolic physician Dr Negar Maghsoodi addresses common questions to provide valuable insights into this important aspect of women's health.
By Professor Carel Le Roux
30.10.23
Pathology
Weight loss medications: What are my options?
In his latest online article, leading specialist in metabolic medicine Professor Carel Le Roux delves into the different weight loss medications currently available, including Semaglutide, Mysimba and Orlistat.
By Professor Carel Le Roux
15.03.23
Pathology
Seeking expert treatment and management for obesity
Obesity is a complex and progressive disease that, in many cases, requires long-term medical management to improve health and quality of life. Here, Professor Carel Le Roux, award-winning specialist in metabolic medicine, provides an expert insight into obesity, including how it can be treated and managed.
By Dr Morgan Moorghen
25.06.18
Pathology
Under the microscope: the world of histopathology
Diagnosing an illness is not always a simple task. Sometimes, samples of the patient’s tissue may be taken to be analysed in a laboratory, and this is where the fascinating field of histopathology comes into play. We asked Dr Morgan Moorghen about the life and work of a histopathologist.
By Dr Ashish Chandra
01.03.18
Pathology
What does a pathologist examine?
We ask our expert pathologist Dr Ashish Chandra what he examines in tissues and cells, which tools he uses to do it and just what exactly he is looking for.
By Dr Devaki Nair
21.11.17
Pathology
Leading lipidologist and chemical pathologist, Dr Devaki Nair explains the specialty of lipidology, a relatively new field of medical study, focusing on increases in cholesterol and triglycerides in the body.
By Dr John Bolodeoku
07.11.17
Pathology
Bad cholesterol – how it can be genetic and how you can avoid the risks
High cholesterol causes many problems, such as heart disease or stroke. In the case of familial hypercholesterolaemia, high cholesterol can be a genetic condition affecting around 1 in 500 people. Here we learn more about the condition.
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