CaRi-heart technology
Revolutionary new technology to assess the risk of a serious heart condition or heart attack – many years before anything happens.
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Cancer care
Q&A with Mr Jonathan Wild on the symptoms of bowel cancer
Mr Jonathan Wild is a consultant colorectal and general surgeon at The Wilmslow Hospital and The Christie Private Care. After completing his specialist training, he went on to gain further experience with fellowships in advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery, advanced pelvic oncology and peritoneal surface malignancy.
Life after breast cancer surgery: Offering women comfort and familiarity via our bra and prosthesis service
Oonagh Mead, Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at London Breast Institute, part of The Princess Grace Hospital, talks to us about the bra and prosthesis service that she helped set up at the institute, and how wonderful it is that she is able to see her patients all the way through their journey with us – from their diagnosis and treatment all the way through to their fitting.
What is a Principle Investigator?
We talk to Dr Elisa Fontana from the Sarah Cannon Research Institute about her role in clinical trials, what it's like to work on the next generation of cancer treatments, and what this means for current and future patients.
Cardiac
Help patients take control of their heart health
With heart disease continuing to be one of the UK’s leading causes of death, identifying cardiovascular risk early remains a vital part of preventative care.
Coronary heart disease – top 5 questions answered
Leading heart specialist from HCA UK shares answers to common questions about heart disease
What is high cholesterol and how can it be treated?
Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease.
5 easy ways you can love your heart
By Dr Sunthar Kanaganayagam, consultant cardiologist at Outpatients, part of HCA Healthcare UK.
Orthopaedics
Your questions answered: Mr Neil Jain on ACL injuries
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Neil Jain, specialises in sports injuries at The Wilmslow Hospital, including keyhole surgery for damage to knees and shoulders, including ligament and cartilage injuries, dislocation and rotator cuff repairs.
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.
Superior Capsular Reconstruction: The salvage of shoulders
Rotator cuff tears of four to five centimetres or more, have traditionally been very hard to repair. Professor Lennard Funk Superior explains why capsular reconstruction is bringing new hope to patients with larger cuff tears.
Women's health
Q&A with Dr Sujata Gupta on endometriosis
A consultant gynaecologist at The Wilmslow Hospital, Dr Sujata Gupta is an experienced consultant gynaecologist with over 15 years’ experience specialising in menstrual problems, endometriosis and cervical smear abnormalities.
Men's health
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.
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.
Neurosciences
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.