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A woman listening with her hand to her ear

By Mr Harry Powell
05.09.23
Otolaryngology / ENT

Otosclerosis is a condition which can significantly affect the ability to hear. Distinguished consultant ENT surgeon b Mr Harry Powell answers the questions you have about the condition.

By Dr Anne Griguer
11.08.23
Cardiology

Heart Failure: All you need to know

In her latest online article, Dr Anne Griguer gives us her insights into heart failure. She talks about what it is defined as, the symptoms, the causes, treatment and cure.

By Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE
19.07.23
Urology

Prostate cancer: what lifestyle modifications can reduce the risk?

Here, Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE, a highly experienced consultant urologist, details what lifestyle modifications men can make in order to reduce their risk of getting prostate cancer.

By Mr Medhat Zekry
18.07.23
Orthopaedic surgery

Hand and wrist swelling: an expert's guide

In his latest online article, Mr Medhat Zekry gives us his insights into the swelling of the hand and wrist. He explains the most common causes of swelling, who is most likely to be affected, when to see a doctor, when treatment is required and how you can ease the swelling of hands and wrists at home.

By Dr Amit Bhan
04.07.23
Cardiology

How are heart palpitations treated?

Here, Dr Amit Bhan, a revered consultant cardiologist, discusses all things heart palpitations.

By Dr Anne Griguer
21.06.23
Cardiology

Ask an expert: what is a cardiac CT scan?

Leaing consultant general and imaging cardiologist Dr Anne Griguer discusses cardiac CT scan, explaining the procedure, what it is used to detect and the differences between a cardiac CT scan and a cardiac MRI scan.

colonoscopy, gastroenterology, polyps, colon cancer, colonoscope, inflammatory bowel disease

By Dr Amit Gera
13.06.23
Gastroenterology

Colonoscopy: Expert insight on the procedure

To learn more about colonoscopy procedures and what they entail, we invited highly respected consultant gastroenterologist Dr Amit Gera to share his expertise on what to expect, as well as the associated risks and recovery period.

By Professor Bal Dhinsa
05.06.23
Orthopaedic surgery

The difference between minimally invasive and open bunion surgery

Bunion surgery is an operation to correct a bunion (hallux valgus), a deformity on the joint at the base of the big toe. There are many ways to perform bunion surgery, including using open or minimally invasive surgical techniques. Mr Bal Dhinsa, renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon, explains more.

By Mr Medhat Zekry
12.05.23
Orthopaedic surgery

Hand fractures: everything you need to know

In this article here, Mr Medhat Zekry, a distinguished consultant orthopaedic hand, wrist, and elbow surgeon, tells us when surgery is required for hand fractures, whilst also outlining the nmost common causes of hand fractures.

By Professor Bal Dhinsa
28.03.23
Orthopaedic surgery

Extensor tendonitis: how does it occur and how is it treated?

Extensor tendons are found at the top of the foot and over the ankle. They are often involved in extending your foot and ankle off the ground. The term tendonitis suggests that this is inflammation of the tendons. However, this is misleading because it is not an agreement yet as to determine if the injury is inflammation or if it is re-generation of the tissue. Re-generation signifies damage to the tissue.

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