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By Miss Judith Hunter
24.01.20
Plastic surgeon

What are the potential risks of arm lift surgery?

As with any surgical procedure, there is a risk involved. Here, one of our top plastic surgeons Miss Judith Hunter explains the possible complications of arm lift surgery.

A women is holding a clear glass of water to her lips. In order to begin the capsule endoscopy, she simply needs to consume the capsule with water.

By Professor Owen Epstein
24.01.20
Gastroenterologist

Capsule endoscopy: screening the bowel

The wireless revolution has changed our lives in many ways: bowel screening tests included. Capsule endoscopies are an alternative method of conducted screening tests of the bowel (along with the rest of the digestive tract). These miniature technological marvels have many benefits and Professor Owen Epstein explains how these work and what they achieve.

A picture of a young boy, about seven years old, looking up into the lens and smiling. The majority of adenoid problems occur during childhood.

By Mr Mike O'Connell
24.01.20
Otolaryngologist

Your guide to adenoids and adenoid removal

Your adenoids assist in keeping the body free from viruses and infections. However, sometimes they become troublesome and cause a variety of problems that require their removal. Consultant ENT specialist Mike O’Connell explains why children, and in rare cases adults, need adenoids removed along with symptoms of problems, the possible side effects of removal and more.

A doctor is holding up an x-ray image of the hip region. He is pointing to it and explaining it to a patient.

By Professor David Reid
24.01.20
Rheumatologist

New bone-building drugs for osteoporosis

Initially, the only drugs available to treat osteoporosis were those that prevented further loss of bone density. But now, new drugs exist that offer the potential to regain some of the loss. Professor David Reid is a leading international expert in the assessment and treatment of osteoporosis and here, he explains what you should know about these drugs, a new one of which becomes available in March 2020. They offer the opportunity to build bone and regain some bone strength.

By Mr Matthew Edwards
23.01.20
Ophthalmologist

LASIK vs. SMILE: which laser eye surgery is right for me?

LASIK and SMILE are common procedures to fix short-sightedness, both using a highly focused laser light to make small incicsions in your eye to reshape your corneal tissue. Mr Matthew Edwards, an ophthalmologist based in Sheffied, explains the pros and cons of each. Read on to find out which one is right for you.

Surgeons and patient preparing for cataract surgery

By Mr Sundeep Kheterpal
22.01.20
Ophthalmologist

Is cataract surgery considered major or minor surgery?

Although cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed types of surgery around the world, there are still some risks involved and to perform this procedure, a surgeon requires extensive surgical experience and expertise. Mr Sundeep Kheterpal explains how easy it is to perform this procedure and what you should look for in a surgeon to do this procedure for you.

Female tennis player hitting a tennis ball

By Mr Jonathan Walczak
22.01.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

What are the most common bursa injuries in sports?

A bursa injury - also known as bursitis - is one of the most common injuries in sports and can affect several parts of the body. Orthopaedic and trauma surgeon, Mr Jonathan Walczak, tells us what some of the most common bursa injuries are and what the recommended treatment is.

A doctor is having a consultation with an elderly patient and his partner. He is reading the results of an examination, perhaps a FibroScan.

By Professor Aftab Ala
22.01.20
Hepatologist

Fibroscan: the painless way to assess your liver

Checking the health of your liver is now safer and easier than ever. Expert hepatologist Professor Aftab Ala explains how the ultrasound-based Fibroscan test works, who it’s recommended for, and what it can tell you about your liver.

By Dr Peter Sanders
22.01.20
Dentist

Dental Confidence clinic: a patient's experience with teeth implants

Having lost two crowns and cracked the roots of two other teeth, patient Lloyd Burton was in good hands as expert dental implantologist Dr Peter Sanders who left him full of confidence with his new smile after a positive experience. Here Lloyd gives an insight into what you can expect if you chose to have dental implants with Dr Sanders.

A woman's body from below her shoulders to her thighs. The woman is in a blue and white striped bikini. The focus of the image is on her buttocks. The woman's body is shapely after receiving body contouring.

By Mr Foued Hamza
22.01.20
Plastic surgeon

Non-invasive body contouring

Do you desire your dream body but dread the thought of undergoing surgery? Non-invasive body contouring treatments exist, enabling a new range of possibilities. Mr Foued Hamza is ranked as one of the best cosmetic surgeons in Europe, and here he explains all about these non-invasive ways to contour the body

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