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
Am I more at risk of cervical cancer if I get HPV?
We spoke to Miss Adeola Olaitan, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, to get answers about what HPV is and how it relates to cervical cancer, and to get her insights into cervical screening.
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’?
Cardiac
How does sugar affect our heart health?
Dr Oliver Guttmann, Consultant Cardiologist at The Wellington Hospital, shares his expert view on how sugar can impact our heart health.
Diagnosing heart conditions: What is an echocardiogram?
We spoke to Dr Carl Shakespeare, Consultant Cardiologist at The Lister Hospital, part of HCA UK, about what happens when you come in for an echocardiogram and what this tool can be used to diagnose.
Understanding our heart health – don't miss a beat
By Dr Afzal Sohaib, consultant cardiologist at The Harley Street Clinic and Chiswick Medical Centre.
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.
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
Q&A with Mr Syed Ali Shahzad: Understanding Aquablation Therapy for Enlarged Prostate
We spoke to Mr Syed Ali Shahzad, Consultant Urologist, to find out more about this innovative procedure.
Prostate cancer surgery breakthrough offers hope for erectile function
NeuroSAFE procedure allows doctors to remove the prostate while preserving as much nerve tissue around it as possible.
Nutrition in male fertility
The dietitians at The Lister Hospital looks at how food and nutrition can affect fertility in men
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.