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By Dr Sabiha Gati
26.02.21
Cardiologist

Inherited heart diseases: what to do if a cardiac condition runs in your family

It is essential to have regular heart check-ups, especially if there is a history of heart conditions or sudden death syndrome in your family. Here one of our expert cardiologists Dr Sabiha Gati explains the commonest types of inherited heart diseases and what you can expect from a cardiac medical screening.

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By Mr Prince Modayil
26.02.21
Otolaryngologist

What to do when your child has a nosebleed

If your child is having a nosebleed, don't panic! Simply follow the steps outlined in this article in order to comfort your child and to make it stop. Read expert ENT surgeon Mr Prince Modayil's advice now!

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By Mr Seb Sturridge
26.02.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

Hip surgery in young adults: why you're never 'too young' for a replacement

We recently spoke with a leading orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Seb Sturridge, to discuss when it's appropriate to have a hip replacement surgery. We found out how often hip replacements are needed due to sports-related injuries. Find out everything you need to know if you're younger than 50 and you're considering this procedure.

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By Mr Ali Noorani
26.02.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

Sports injuries of the shoulder or elbow: how long do they take to heal?

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ali Noorani shares with us the commonest sports injuries of the upper limb and elbow that he treats in his London clinic, including how long they might take to heal. Read more on tennis elbow, rotator cuff tears and shoulder dislocations here!

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By Mr Neil Jain
25.02.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

Types of sport injury surgery and alternative treatments

Orthopaedic specialist Mr Neil Jain explains the types of surgery for sport-related injuries and the non-surgical alternatives to help you understand your options.

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By Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
23.02.21
Obstetrician - gynaecologist

Should you have your uterine fibroids surgically removed?

Uterine fibroids are a common concern in women of fertile age. They can cause multiple bleeding and pain-related symptoms as well as harm different aspects of a woman’s life. Mr Mahantesh Karoshi provides a guide to help you decide if the surgical removal of fibroids is right for you.

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By Mr Henry Willmott
23.02.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

How ankle arthritis is diagnosed and treated (and if your ankle will need replacing)

Learn from Mr Henry Willmott about how ankle arthritis is diagnosed and treated, and if surgery might be beneficial for getting you moving without pain again.

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By Mr Andrew Logan
23.02.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

How the COVID-19 pandemic could affect your hand surgery

Hand and wrist specialist Mr Andrew Logan explains COVID-19's impact on elective hand surgery, as well as what to do if you injure your hand and/or wrist during the pandemic.

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By Dr Catherine Sykes
23.02.21
Psychologist

How to break the insomnia cycle and rebalance your immune system

Getting enough sleep optimises your metabolism and makes you maximally prepared in case you get sick. However, it prevents not only physical but psychological problems too, which increased during the pandemic COVID-19. If you find that you can't sleep and are stuck in an insomnia cycle, Dr Catherine Sykes explains in this article what you can do to break it and get your life back on track.

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By Mr Rohit Madhav
23.02.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

How to treat and prevent ankle sprains (for dancers)

Mr Rohit Madhav explains how dancers can recover from ankle sprains in a way that minimises time away from dancing, but that also doesn’t compromise a full recovery. He also clarifies what can be done to minimise the risk of future ankle injuries.

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