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Welcome to the regular blog series from HCA UK's healthcare specialists.


HCA Healthcare UK works with medical and surgical consultants, and talented clinical teams from across the globe. Each and every one has a skill set and healthcare knowledge most of us would envy. We've asked a selection of our health professionals to give some of their best tips, advice, guidance and expertise on a range of different health subjects.


We hope you will discover some of the amazing health and wellbeing information our specialists have to share to help you focus on maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing.

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Cancer care

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Why opt for microsurgical breast reconstruction?

 Expert surgeon Mr Stuart James explains the benefits of this specialist procedure

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Moving forward after breast cancer

Being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing experience – suddenly there are hospital appointments, treatment recommendations and decisions that need to be made, often in a short space of time. Hospital quickly becomes your second home, your clinical team become a second family and getting through treatment becomes a focal point for you and your loved ones. But what happens when treatment ends and life is supposed to go back to ‘normal’?

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Cardiac

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The consultant bringing together dual expertise in heart and lung surgery

Cardiothoracic surgeon Mr David Lawrence initially applied to study engineering at university. His love of finding solutions to practical problems - his family know him to be a keen DIY enthusiast - led to his choice. But then he changed his mind. He wondered, could he mend humans instead? 

 

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What is an MDT?

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Q&A with Oliver Segal

Oliver Segal, consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist at The Harley Street Clinic, tells us why more people are being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, the ease at which we can now monitor heart rhythms and how important it is that those with a heart concern come forward and see a medical professional immediately.

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Orthopaedics

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Anterior hip surgery - is it time to lead from the front?

Hip replacement is one of the most successful operations ever developed and six months after surgery 93% of UK patients report the result of their operation as good, very good or excellent. Even more importantly, most are unaware of having an artificial hip and enjoy a full, active lifestyle.

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Women's health

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5 Most Asked Questions About Endometriosis and Fertility

Dr. Emanuelle Mathieu D'Argent addresses five of the most commonly asked questions about endometriosis and fertility.

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Q&A with Raef Faris

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Why opt for microsurgical breast reconstruction?

 Expert surgeon Mr Stuart James explains the benefits of this specialist procedure

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Men's health

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Raised PSA levels - when should you be concerned?

Have you received a high PSA test result? Our expert urologists discuss why it is important to look at the context before you let worry set in.

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Understanding erectile dysfunction

If you’re experiencing male sexual problems such as premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction, then you are not alone. It's estimated 1 in 10 men has a problem related to having sex.These are common problems known as sexual dysfunction - which includes any physical or mental problem that prevents you or your partner from receiving sexual satisfaction. It's more common in older men, but it can affect men of all ages.

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Male Pattern Hair Loss

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Neurosciences

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Your questions on Alzheimer’s disease answered

Consultant Neurologist and Alzheimer’s disease expert Dr Johnathan Chan answers some of the most frequently asked questions about Alzheimer’s disease.

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