By Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
30.09.20
Vascular surgery
Is thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) serious?
Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when there is a pressure on the nerves, artery or vein due to anatomical reasons, which can lead to pain, numbness and a cold sensation in the arms and hand. One of our top vascular surgeons Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid explains more, including just how serious of a condition TOS is.
By Mr Maan Kasmiya
25.09.20
Ophthalmology
The treatment of wet and dry ARMD (age-related macular degeneration)
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) has two types: wet and dry. Learn about both these types and their treatment from Mr Maan Kasmiya, an expert who has spent many years providing patients with ARMD care.
By Dr David Game
30.07.20
Nephrology
Managing hypertension with kidney disease
How can your kidneys cause you to have high blood pressure? Dr David Game, a renowned nephrologist based in London and specialising in chronic kidney disease and hypertension explains how problems in your kidneys can lead to hypertension and what lifestyle changes you need to make to improve it.
By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
30.07.20
Surgery
Weight loss surgery: Is it possible to prevent coronavirus?
In July 2020, the UK government launched a campaign to tackle obesity with weight loss surgery to help combat the health problems related to obesity, but also to help reduce the number of patients experiencing the severe symptoms of COVID-19. Obesity and becoming critically ill with coronavirus are linked. Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed, leading bariatric surgeon, explains the benefits of weight loss surgery in relation to COVID-19.
By Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
28.07.20
Vascular surgery
Carotid endarterectomy: preventing another stroke
There are certain ways to treat patients following a stroke due to carotid artery disease in order to prevent them from suffering a further stroke. We spoke to Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid, a top consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon, to find out exactly how patients are treated and what the recovery is like following a carotid endarterectomy procedure.
By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
20.07.20
Surgery
COVID-19 with obesity: what are the dangers?
Research shows that obese people are at a higher risk of severe illness with COVID-19. One of our top London bariatric surgeons Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed put his weight loss surgeries on hold during the first wave of the pandemic and worked in an intensive care unit. It was here where he treated many obese patients with coronavirus and he shares his expert medical advice on what seriously overweight people should do during these worrying times.
COVID-19 guidance: looking after your lung health in the pandemic
Dr John Chinegwundoh has been on the frontline at London hospitals dealing with the coronavirus COVID-19. Get the answers to important questions in regards to how to look after your lungs, who are most at risk, what happens to the lungs if infected by COVID-19 and more.
By Dr David Game
27.05.20
Nephrology
Kidney stone: how long does it take to pass?
If you're experiencing kidney stones right now, you may be wondering how long they will take to pass. Thankfully, consultant nephrologist Dr David Game is highly-experienced in treating kidney stones and here he explains how long they take to pass and why a specialist can help to prevent recurrent stones.
By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
18.05.20
Surgery
Home-based weight loss treatments during COVID-19
Are you worried about COVID-19 complications and being overweight? Or have you gained weight during lockdown and need help to lose it? Accessing weight loss treatments and advice right now might seem difficult while there are still social restrictions across the country. But worry not, Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed, a weight loss specialist from London explains which weight loss treatments he can still offer for home-use and what added benefits there are for losing weight amid this pandemic.
By Mr Ian Franklin
08.05.20
Vascular surgery
Fed-up of the sight of your varicose veins? Or are they causing your legs to look swollen, ache or cramp? The good news is that there are plenty of treatment options to have them removed. Our expert vascular surgeon Mr Ian Franklin explains what these are.
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