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By Mr Simon Clarke
23.02.22
Paediatric surgery

Could gastro-oesophageal reflux be the cause of your child’s vomiting?

Reflux, where stomach content passes into the oesophagus, is experienced by both adults and children from time to time. Chronic reflux in children can bring about a range complications which may require treatment. In this informative article, highly-respected consultant paediatric surgeon Mr Simon Clarke offers expert insight on the symptoms parents should look out for and how gastro-oesophagul reflux is treated in children.

Baby boy with dark hair and dark eyes lying down and smiling

By Professor Helen Brough
22.02.22
Paediatric allergy & immunology

Feeling comfortable in their skin: All about paediatric eczema

The quality of life of both child and their parents, or carers, is significantly affected by paediatric eczema. Here to offer expert, reassuring advice about this condition is leading paediatric allergist Dr Helen Brough.

By Dr Alessandro Giardini
09.02.22
Paediatric cardiology

Heart conditions in children: what you should know

In our latest article, we find out what the most common heart conditions are in children from esteemed paediatric cardiologist, Dr Alessandro Giardini, who also outlines the various risk factors that parents should be wary of, and reveals whether or not these conditions are hereditary.

In this article, esteemed consultant paediatric allergist, Dr Helen Brough, details what exactly allergic rhinitis is, and what causes the condition.

By Professor Helen Brough
07.02.22
Paediatrics

All you need to know about allergic rhinitis

In this article, esteemed London-based consultant paediatric allergist, Dr Helen Brough, details what exactly allergic rhinitis is, what causes the condition, and how it can be most effectively treated.

By Mr Thomas Crompton
01.02.22
Paediatric orthopaedics

Guided growth surgery for lower limb deformity

Consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Thomas Crompton explains what bow-legs are, what causes them, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated, if necessary.

In our latest article, esteemed obstetrician and gynaecologist, Mr Christian Barnick, reveals how long women should rest after miscarrying.

By Mr Christian Barnick
25.01.22
Obstetrics & gynaecology

Recovering from a miscarriage: how long should I rest after miscarrying?

In our latest article, esteemed obstetrician and gynaecologist, Mr Christian Barnick, reveals how long women should rest after miscarrying, how miscarriages affect a woman's body immediately afterwards, and whether or not a miscarriage means that the body of the woman is permanently affected.

In our latest article, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Mr Christian Barnick, provides us with an in-depth, expert analysis of miscarriage.

By Mr Christian Barnick
01.12.21
Obstetrics & gynaecology

Miscarriage: an insight into the rates and its psychological impact

Miscarriage is a possibility that many individuals may have to face in their lifetime, and can prove to be a very difficult experience for everyone concerned with the pregnancy, especially for the pregnant person. In our latest article, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Mr Christian Barnick, provides us with an in-depth, expert analysis of miscarriage.

Close up shot of a woman's arm that is being prepared for a blood test

By Mr Saurabh Phadnis
12.11.21
Obstetrics & gynaecology

Ovarian cancer prevention

An important step towards prevention or early diagnosis of ovarian cancer is having the knowledge about what to look for. Top Doctors speaks to esteemed gynaecologist Mr Saurabh Phadnis for expert advice for patients who want to learn more about ovarian cancer and what's involved in lessening the risk of developing this disease.

Woman looking upset and serious with man next to her

By Mr Saurabh Phadnis
10.11.21
Medical oncology

Ovarian cancer overview

In order to ensure the best care possible, ovarian cancer needs to be accurately diagnosed by medical staff. It's also important that women know what signs to look for in order to start their treatment process. Expert gynaecologist Mr Saurabh Phadnis speaks to Top Doctors for a detailed take on the condition, empowering patients with knowledge they may need.

Two plastic surgeons in surgery using instruments to cut a stich

By Mr Kelvin Ramsey
04.11.21
Aesthetic medicine

Part two: Plastic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic

Our health services have reacted to the coronavirus in an efficient and effective way. However, other fields of treatment like plastic and reconstructive surgery, which may have been deemed 'non-essential' in March 2020 had to slow down or stop completely. In part two of this series of article from esteemed consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon Mr Kelvin Ramsey, he talks to Top Doctors about how plastic surgery procedures changed during the pandemic and what happens if patients have COVID or COVID symptoms around the date of their operation.

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