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Cardiology
Early detection: How heart check-ups can help prevent heart disease
Heart health is a paramount aspect for overall wellbeing, helping in the early detection and prevention of heart disease. This article provides an expert insight into the importance of heart check-ups as preventive measures for maintaining heart health.
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Haematology
When blood is much thicker than water: what to know about thrombophilia
Thrombophilia is when the blood clots too frequently and very quickly. It is a disorder that can be genetic or acquired and will cause clots in the veins and arteries, obstructing flow. While blood clots can help stop wounds from bleeding and help them scab over faster to promote healing, internally this can cause issues. The body should normally break them down after time, but with thrombophilia, the body makes too many and also doesn’t break down the older ones fast enough. An expert surgeon and professor in the vascular system shares with us what you need to understand about thrombophilia.
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Orthopaedic surgery
Feeling hip with hip replacement surgery
The hips are a load-bearing support structure on the body that we use constantly for walking and sitting – when this is impaired, the range for movement is greatly reduced. We sat down with a leading orthopaedic surgeon who told us all about how hip replacement surgery can restore flexibility and ability in the hips.
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Interventional radiology
Standing up straight with balloon kyphoplasty
The spine is a weight-bearing structure that maintains the body upright, holds up the skull, and supports the organs of the abdomen so they have enough space to function whilst still being flexible. When the spine compresses from a fractured vertebra, the spine can curve, distorting posture and causing a lot of pain. This can also cause breathing issues and hinder the abdominal organs — but a balloon kyphoplasty can stabilise the vertebra and prevent the spine from collapsing. We spoke with a leading consultant spinal surgeon about this simple procedure with a big impact.
By Mr Narendra Pisal
09.10.24
Molar pregnancy: all you need to know
Leading consultant gynaecologist Mr Narendra Pisal explores molar pregnancy, including the signs and symptoms, risk factors and impact on future pregnancies.
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Physical medicine & rehabilitation
Navigating the stigma of medical cannabis: Overcoming social barriers
Medical cannabis has gained significant attention in recent years as a treatment option for various health conditions, particularly in pain management and rehabilitation medicine. However, despite growing acceptance, many patients still encounter stigma and social barriers when considering or discussing its use. This article provides an expert insight into the complexities surrounding medical cannabis, exploring its role in pain management and rehabilitation medicine, addressing common misconceptions, and providing strategies to overcome the social barriers associated with its use.
By Dr Elaine Tickle
09.10.24
What to know about preventative medicine
Preventative medicine, a branch of medicine that involves a proactive approach to healthcare, including attention to lifestyle, family and past medical history and management of lifelong health. Here to explain more is esteemed private GP, Dr Elaine Tickle.
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Surgery
Revisional hiatal hernia surgery for anti-reflux
Revisional hiatal hernia surgery for anti-reflux is a complex procedure aimed at correcting issues that persist or arise after an initial surgery to treat a hiatal hernia or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
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Orthopaedic surgery
Rotator cuff injuries: when surgery is the right solution
The rotator cuff is a collection of muscles and tendons in the shoulder that anchors the upper arm bone, called the humerus, to niches in the clavicle and scapula, becoming the shoulder joint in a ball-and-socket configuration. The rotator cuff helps the shoulder and arm move fluidly and without pain, but they can get injured from overuse, accidents, or wear away with time. In this article, a leading orthopaedic surgeon discusses the many ways to treat an injured rotator cuff, and how to know if surgery is necessary.
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Plastic surgery
Breast augmentation using 3D simulation
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries globally, and advances in technology have made it easier for patients to visualise their results before undergoing surgery. One of the most significant advancements in this field is the use of 3D simulation technology.
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