The best updated medical information
More than 1108 items endorsed by the best medical specialists

By Dr CT Pillai
18.02.19
Ophthalmologist

Screen time: is it actually bad for your eyes?

These days, we are all obsessed with our smart phones. But just when does staring at our mobile phone screens become too much for our eyes? Leading ophthalmologist Dr CT Pillai offers his expert advice on screen time and what can be considered a healthy amount.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Mr Venkat Ramakrishnan
18.02.19
Plastic surgeon

How long do breast implants last?

Breast implants are a popular cosmetic treatment, but do they last forever? Leading plastic surgeon Mr Venkat Ramakrishnan is here to explain and gives his recommendations for which implants to choose.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Stefan Ciapryna
18.02.19
Endodontist

Full mouth rehabilitation: getting your smile back on track

Having teeth problems such as gaps, pain and instability can be frustrating, especially when it affects things like what you can eat and the appearance of your smile. Luckily, you can transform your smile by having a full mouth rehabilitation, something that Dr Stefan Ciapryna, a skilled endodontist performs regularly. So what does a full mouth rehabilitation involve?

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Ralph Rogers
18.02.19
Sports medicine specialist

Metabolic performance testing: how does it work?

What is the best way to assess your fitness – and create a training plan personalised to your needs? We spoke to leading sports medicine specialist Dr Ralph Rogers about how metabolic performance testing works and what it can tell you.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Mr Niall Kirkpatrick
18.02.19
Plastic surgeon

Craniofacial plastic surgeon Mr Niall Kirkpatrick – being a Top Doctor

Mr Niall Kirkpatrick is an award-winning craniofacial plastic surgeon based in London specialising in reconstructive craniofacial, head and neck surgery. He is highly recognised for both his clinical work, and his charitable work in Vietnam. We interviewed Mr Niall Kirkpatrick about why he decided to become a doctor and to specialise in his chosen field of plastic surgery.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Mr Nikesh Thiruchelvam
15.02.19
Urologist

What is urethral stricture disease?

Urethral stricture disease is a narrowing of the urethra or water pipe that mostly affects men and usually occurs near the bladder end of the urethra, but can also affect the urethra within the penis or the tip (meatal stenosis). Normally urine is carried freely from the bladder when you want to pass urine. If there is a narrowing or stricture, this affects a man’s ability to urinate. Urologist Nikesh Thiruchelvam tells us what causes urethral stricture disease and what can be done to treat it.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Mr Tamer El-Husseiny
15.02.19
Urologist

How common is BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia) and is it dangerous?

As we get older, our bodies don’t work as well as they used to. Many men may experience problems with urination, including having less control. This can be due to a condition of the prostate called BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia/hypertrophy). Experienced urologist Mr Tamer El-Husseiny is here to talk about how common this condition is and how new minimally invasive treatments can help.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Federico Foschi
15.02.19
Endodontist

What is an apicoectomy?

An apicoectomy is an endodontic surgical procedure which is carried out to remove the tip of the tooth's root, and the root end cavity is then filled with a type of biocompatible material. This might sound a little complicated, but leading endodontist Dr Federico Foschi is here to explain how exactly an apicoectomy is performed, why it is needed, and why it's different to a root canal procedure.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Mr Ioannis Polyzois
15.02.19
Orthopaedic surgeon

Relieving a painful shoulder: a guide to shoulder pain treatment

Whether shoulder pain is caused by a rotator cuff tear, tendonitis, a pinched nerve, or a frozen shoulder, there are options for treatment once the cause has been diagnosed. Mr Ioannis Polyzois, an orthopaedic surgeon at the top of his game, is here to explain.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Hassan Nurein
15.02.19
Plastic surgeon

The VASER Liposuction procedure step-by-step

VASER Liposuction is an increasingly popular minimally-invasive technique for treating patients with gynaecomastia. We spoke to experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr Hassan Nurein about how the procedure works and what patients can expect at each stage.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor