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By Dr Paul Crowe
16.10.18
Interventional radiology

I have fibroids – what are my treatment options?

Do you suffer from fibroids? The chances are that you do, or you will as up to 40% of women aged 35 or older have fibroids. Fibroids can either be symptomless or can cause numerous menstrual problems, including heavy bleeding. Choosing your treatment can be overwhelming, but Dr Paul Crowe, a leading interventional radiologist with lots of experience in treating uterine fibroids lays out the A to Z in treatment options for this common condition.

By Mr Imran Masood
02.08.18
Ophthalmology

Over in a blink of an eye: pioneering techniques in glaucoma surgery

Suffering from severe glaucoma? A new procedure means that patients can have their condition treated within as little as 15 minutes. Our expert ophthalmologist Mr Imran Masood explains more about this exciting development...

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By Mr Imran Masood
10.07.18
Ophthalmology

Is glaucoma surgery dangerous?

Surgery may be a necessary requirement for some people with glaucoma as leaving the eye disease untreated could result in vision loss and even blindness. Our expert ophthalmologist Mr Imran Masood explains the success rate of glaucoma surgery.

By Mr Richard Irving
28.06.18
Otolaryngology / ENT

What causes vertigo?

Our body’s balancing system is complex and involves lots of different parts – so when a patient has symptoms of vertigo it can be difficult to work out what’s going wrong. We interviewed Mr Richard Irving for an overview of the different causes of vertigo and how it can be treated.

By Dr Salim Shafeek
21.06.18
Haematology

The types of leukaemia, survival rate and outlook

There are different types of leukaemia, with which the symptoms of each can vary, depending on which blood cells are affected. Expert haematologist Dr Salim Shafeek discusses the disease in depth, including the symptoms and outlook for patients diagnosed with cancer...

By Mr Ziali Sivardeen
12.06.18
Orthopaedic surgery

How a patient’s history can give vital clues when diagnosing a shoulder injury

The shoulder is a complex joint, which is sometimes difficult to assess. However, some key points in a patient’s history can really help with the diagnosis. Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ziali Sivardeen, gives a few useful pointers that a specialist will consider when investigating a shoulder injury.

By Mr Ziali Sivardeen
30.04.18
Orthopaedic surgery

10 top tips to prevent sports injuries

For those that enjoy doing regular sports, getting an injury can really hinder your plans. Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ziali Sivardeen gives advice on what you can do to prevent sports injuries.