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By Dr Kate Du Toit
18.10.21
Psychologist

To be or not to be: what is existential psychotherapy?

As the well-known quote goes, existence and purpose are often pondered; but there is now an application of existence in psychotherapy that can help clients in any situation. In this article, expert in this approach registered counselling psychologist Dr Kate Du Toit describes what existential psychotherapy is and how it can be beneficial.

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By Mr Iqroop Chopra
18.10.21
Neurosurgeon

180-degree turnaround for darts player after sciatica surgery

David Cheal, a keen darts player with severe symptoms of sciatica that were so bad, found himself struggling with everyday tasks such as boiling the kettle - while his passion for the sport was understandably dampened. Read how esteemed consultant neurosurgeon Mr Iqroop Chopra played a significant part in bringing Mr Cheal back to full health, so much so that he went on to become a darts champion on the international stage.

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By Dr Nicky Kimber-Rogal
15.10.21
Psychologist

Discovering what therapy can offer you

It's good news that a positive outlook to mental health is becoming part of the wider consciousness, encouraging those wanting to make therapy a priority. However, especially if people have never utilised it before, they may have questions about what therapy involves. Dr Nicky Kimber-Rogal, a top chartered psychologist and psychotherapist, provides Top Doctors with an expert guide to what may be involved, particularly regarding workplace issues, couples counselling and mental health issues. Read on to find out more.

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By Dr Hiba Injibar
15.10.21
Dermatologist

Rosacea vs acne

We spoke to renowned consultant dermastologist Dr Hiba Injibar about the similarities and differences between rosacea and acne, two conditions which are often confused for one another.

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By Mr Aftab Siddiqui
15.10.21
Plastic surgeon

Abdominoplasty: Risks, rewards and recovery (part two)

Consultant plastic surgeon Mr Aftab Siddiqui returns for part two of his tummy tuck article series with the risks and rewards of the procedure, as well as advice on how to manage the recovery process.

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By Mr Shafic Al-Nammari
14.10.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

Arthritis in the big toe: how to relieve symptoms

What exactly is big toe arthritis? What are the main symptoms and how is it treated? In our latest article, revered consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Shafic Al-Nammari, reveals the answers to these questions and more, as we also find out how best to relieve symptoms through various effective home remedies.

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By Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor
13.10.21
Ophthalmologist

Should my child be doing eye exercises?

In our day-to-day activities, our eyes have to work so we can see. Sometimes, there is a problem or a weakness in our eye muscles and this can cause vision problems, even in children. In this article, consultant ophthalmologist and eye expert Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor has explained what eye muscle weaknesses cause difficulty seeing something close-up for children and what parents can do to help.

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By Dr Gerald Coakley
13.10.21
Rheumatologist

Fatigue treatment and COVID-19

As described in his first article, consultant rheumatologist Dr Gerald Coakley describes how fatigue differs from being merely tired. In this second article, he discusses how fatigue can be treated and how it related to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By Dr Aigul Baltabaeva
13.10.21
Cardiologist

Heart murmur treatment and COVID-19

You have a heart murmur, but now what? There are different kinds of treatments for different severities of murmurs. Usually it is a simple treatment, but if not, there are other options. And how has COVID-19 had an impact on patients with heart murmurs and how doctors treat the condition? Experienced consultant cardiologist Dr Aigul Baltabaeva clarifies these unknowns.

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By Dr Stephanie Kaye-Barrett
13.10.21
Rheumatologist

TMS for fibromyalgia

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has long been used in treating a variety of brain conditions. Fibromyalgia is the latest condition for which TMS is being offered as a soultion. Expert rheumatologist Dr Stephanie Kaye-Barrett describes TMS in further detail and explains how it can be used to treat fibromyalgia.

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