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By Dr Cristina Rodriguez-Garcia
07.09.20
Dermatology

Moles are small, coloured spots on the skin. The majority of them aren't anything to worry about but they can be a cause for concern if they change shape, size or colour. Dr Cristina Rodriguez-Garcia, is an expert at skin monitoring and mole mapping. She diagnoses and treats skin cancer. In this article she explains what mole mapping is and how a dermoscopy is used.

Woman sat at her desk with her head on her laptop due to feeling tired

By Dr Anjani Prasad
11.06.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine

What are the long-term complications of COVID-19?

It's predicted that similar complications that arose in the survivors of the SARS pandemic will likely develop in COVID-19 survivors too. Although these post-COVID-19 complications aren't clear at the moment, previous data from SARS, the first pandemic of the 21st century, provides us with the foresight to manage these complications and treat patients promptly. Dr Anjani Prasad, one of our top consultants in respiratory and general medicine explains more.

By Dr Anjani Prasad
05.06.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine

What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and how can it be treated?

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) stands for a group of lung conditions that are a result of poor lung function due to airways that have narrowed. Dr Anjani Prasad spoke to us recently to let us know about the different types of COPD, how they can be diagnosed and treated.

By Mr Neil Haldar
05.06.20
Urology

Prostate cancer treatment: how to reduce the side effects of radiotherapy

Radiotherapy in prostate cancer treatment can leave patients with unpleasant side effects, such as an increase in the need to urinate and difficulty in even starting urination. SpaceOAR® Hydrogel can help minimise these side effects of radiotherapy. One of our leading urologists Mr Neil Haldar explains more.

By Mr Neil Haldar
26.05.20
Urology

Radical prostatectomy: survival rate

If you may be undergoing a radical prostatectomy soon for prostate cancer you will want to know what the survival rate is as well as information about further treatment after the surgery. We spoke to leading urologist, Mr Neil Haldar to find out more information about the procedure and what to expect.

Pollution from chimneys, like those in this picture, can cause lung cancer

By Dr Anjani Prasad
20.05.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine

Respiratory screening to prevent or early-detect lung cancer

If you are in the high-risk group for lung cancer, it's important to have a respiratory screening test in order to prevent developing the disease. Here, expert respiratory physician Dr Anjani Prasad explains just who is at high-risk and what to expect from a lung cancer screening.

By Mr Neil Haldar
20.05.20
Urology

PSA monitoring after radical prostatectomy

We found out from leading urologist, Mr Neil Haldar, what measures should be taken once a radical prostatectomy is completed. We found out exactly what undetectable PSA after radical prostatectomy is and more information about checking whether there are remaining cancer cells after radical prostatectomy.

By Mr Neil Haldar
13.05.20
Urology

Radical prostatectomy: preparation and recovery

Radical prostatectomy require measures prior to the prodcedure. Once you have the surgery, a number of lifestyle changes will need to be made and it can take a while to recover. We recently spoke to leading urologist Mr Neil Haldar to find out more infortmation about what to expect from radical prostatectomy surgery.

Woman with her hand up to her head and looking exhausted

By Dr Anjani Prasad
11.05.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine

Post-COVID-19: the physical and mental complications during recovery

We are all aware of the symptoms of COVID-19: cough, headache, fever, and sometimes, respiratory problems. But what we may not know much of is what people go through during and after the recovery period, which can involve particular mental health problems as well as physical ones. Dr Anjani Prasod explains more.

By Mr Neil Haldar
24.03.20
Urology

Radical prostatectomy: risks and side-effects

A radical prostatectomy can cause a range of side-effects, from standard wound infections to erectile dysfunction. However, there are fortunately a range of treatment options to ensure you’re as fully functioning as possible in the penile area, if you ever need to get this procedure done, Mr Neil Haldar, a leading urologist, spoke with us to let us know what exactly are the risks of a radical prostatectomy, side effects from the surgery and some of the treatment options available.

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