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By Mr Christos Tolias
02.04.19
Neurosurgery

How do doctors treat a brain haemorrhage?

A brain haemorrhage can be a life-threatening event. However, it can be treatable, and with the use of modern surgical techniques recovery from treatment is now faster than ever. We asked leading neurosurgeon Mr Christos Tolias about what someone’s treatment options are if they have a brain haemorrhage.

By Dr Edward John Despott
28.02.19
Gastroenterology

The endoscopic revolution

The small bowel is an 8 m long, floppy tube, which makes managing problems challenging. However, new endoscopic techniques are changing this. Top gastroenterologist Dr Edward Despott, a specialist in double balloon enteroscopy, is here to explain:

By Dr Syed Ahsan
21.02.19
Cardiology

Heart beating too fast?

Why is your heart beating so fast? We asked Dr Syed Ahsan about a racing heart, the causes of a fast heartbeat and when a racing heart might indicate an underlying heart rhythm disorder.

By Mr Ali Alhamdani
14.01.19
Surgery

Why should someone with diabetes consider weight-loss surgery?

Mr Ali Alhamdani, a leading bariatric surgeon, discusses the use of weight-loss surgery in treating both morbid obesity and type II diabetes.

By Mr David Greenstein
09.01.19
Vascular surgery

The truth about veiny hands

Some people are not bothered if the veins on their hands are visible. For others, prominent bulging hand veins can feel like a nightmare – unsightly or even a sign of their age. What causes hand veins to bulge and what can be done? Leading vascular surgeon and pioneer in endothermal laser ablation Mr David Greenstein explains.

By Mr Ali Alhamdani
18.12.18
Surgery

Do I qualify for bariatric surgery?

The primary indicator used by bariatric surgeons to assess a patient’s suitability for bariatric surgery and to monitor post-procedure weight loss is their body mass index (BMI). This is used to determine if a patient has a healthy weight. We asked Mr Ali Alhamdani about suitability for weight loss surgery and all about the benefits and the costs.

By Professor Stuart Bloom
29.11.18
Gastroenterology

How can I relieve acid reflux?

What is that burning feeling in your chest? A bitter taste in the mouth, burping, hiccups, bloating, and nausea can all be signs of a condition called acid reflux. Respected gastroenterologist Dr Stuart Bloom is here to explain

By Mr Ali Alhamdani
26.11.18
Surgery

Can we cure type 2 diabetes with surgery?

At the 2018 conference of the Egyptian Society of Obesity Surgery, one of London’s leading bariatric surgeons, Mr Ali Alhamdani, presented on the promises of mini-gastric bypass surgery – and the remarkable evidence that it has the potential not only to cure obesity, but type 2 diabetes as well. In our interview with Mr Alhamdani, we discussed the emerging theories behind this extraordinary link, and what this could mean for the future of diabetes treatment.

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By Dr Syed Ahsan
29.10.18
Cardiology

My heart has an extra beat - are they dangerous? All you need to know about ventricular ectopic beats

Expert cardiologist Dr Syed Ahsan discusses ventricular ectopic heartbeats (extra heartbeats), a condition in which the heart experiences extra beats; how they can be spotted; if they're dangerous, and exactly when it's time to see a specialist.

By Mr Neil Roberts
22.10.18
Cardiology

Heart health: TAVI vs. AVR – Part 2

When aortic stenosis threatens the heart, two treatment options are TAVI and AVR. In the second part of this article, top cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Neil Roberts lays out the advantages and disadvantages of these procedures and explains when each would be recommended.

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