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Varicose veins: Why do they appear and how are they treated?

Varicose veins are a common condition, especially amongst women, that can cause pain, discomfort and swelling in one’s legs. Here, Mr Benjamin Lindsey, renowned consultant general general, vascular and renal transplant surgeon, provides an expert insight into varicose veins, including causes and treatment.

What are the most common menstrual disorders in women?

By Dr Sharmistha Guha
27.02.23
Obstetrics & gynaecology

What are the most common menstrual disorders in women?

In this article below, we speak to highly regarded, skilled, and trusted consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Sharmistha Guha, about menstrual disorders in women, including what the most common disorders are.

By Dr Amit Patel
22.02.23
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine

Ask a respiratory physician: What are the effects of long COVID?

Most people who have COVID-19 will make a full recovery within three months of contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Other people’s symptoms, however, will persist beyond that and could be termed long COVID. Here, Dr Amit Patel, leading Consultant Respiratory physician, provides an expert insight into long COVID, including symptoms, impact and treatment.

By Dr Sharmistha Guha
26.01.23
Obstetrics & gynaecology

Endometriosis: What are the symptoms?

Revered consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Sharmistha Guha gives an expert guide to endometriosis in this informative article for patients.

By Mr Rahul Nath
04.01.23
Obstetrics & gynaecology

Uterine cancer: its symptoms, causes and prevention

Mr Rahul Nath is one of London´s leading gynaecologists. In this article Mr Nath give us an overview of uterine cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers among British women. He explains what exactly uterine cancer is, its symptoms and some of the preventative measure women can take to avoid developing this disease.

By Mr Rahul Nath
03.01.23
Obstetrics & gynaecology

Cervical cancer: The need-to-know answers

If you, or anyone you know, have been diagnosed with cervical cancer, it can be overwhelming and you’ll have a lot of questions. Here, highly-experienced consultant gynaecologist Mr Rahul Nath, based in London, shares his expertise on the condition and answers some of the most pressing questions.

By Dr Amit Patel
03.01.23
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine

Breathlessness: Your questions answered

Feeling short of breath, for example when exercising, is usually a healthy and natural response. However, breathlessness might sometimes be a sign of an underlying issue caused by respiratory, cardiac, or neurological issues for example. Here to provide an expert insight into breathlessness is Dr Amit Patel, leading London-based Consultant Respiratory physician.

How is an arthroscopic meniscectomy performed?

By Mr Simon Thompson
22.12.22
Orthopaedic surgery

How is an arthroscopic meniscectomy performed?

Here, Mr Simon Thompson, a distinguished consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon, details what an arthroscopic meniscectomy is, how it is typically performed, and what patients can expect after undergoing this procedure.

Prostate cancer: testing, and the importance of getting tested

By Mr Dimitrios Moschonas
08.11.22
Urology

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.

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By Dr Julian Collinson
02.11.22
Cardiology

Don’t get caught short when it comes to breathing

Shortness of breath can be caused by several issues within the body, but what about when it’s connected to the heart? We find out more in this informative article from top consultant cardiologist Dr Julian Collinson.

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