Medical articles of Healthcare professionals

04/02/2026
Mr Jayesh Khistria
Orthoptist
Non-surgical options for both paediatric and adult squints
While surgery is sometimes needed, many squints in both children and adults can be managed effectively without an operation, particularly when identified early or when symptoms are mild.
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31/10/2025
Mr Tanvir Khokhar
Healthcare professional and Podiatrist
Treating diabetic foot disease
Diabetic foot disease is one of the most serious complications of diabetes, often leading to pain, infection, and, in severe cases, ulceration or deformity
17/10/2025
Laura Platt
CBT Psychotherapist
From worry to calm: How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy works
Feeling worried, anxious or overwhelmed is a normal part of being human. However, when worry becomes excessive or persistent, it can begin to interfere with everyday life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments for managing anxiety and other emotional difficulties. Experienced psychotherapist Laura Platt explains more.
13/10/2025
Ms Safina Rashid
Orthoptist
Vision disorders explained: Understanding binocular convergence insufficiency
Vision disorders can affect daily life in subtle but significant ways, often making reading, working at a computer, or even driving more challenging. One condition that is commonly overlooked is binocular convergence insufficiency (BCI), which affects how the eyes work together.
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02/12/2024
Mr Jayesh Khistria
Orthoptist
Paediatric strabismus care: how orthoptists and vision therapy improve eye alignment
Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are misaligned – for example, when looking straight ahead, one eye may be fixed to the correct point, but the other could be turning inward, upward, downward, or outward. Strabismus has several possible causes, which can occur later in life, or patients can be born with it (which is called congenital strabismus). In this article, a leading orthoptist shares how strabismus can be treated using vision therapy and orthoptics.
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23/09/2024
Dr Federica Boecklin
Integrative Medicine Specialist
What's the best treatment for osteoporosis?
The best treatment for osteoporosis typically involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and supplements aimed at strengthening bones, preventing fractures, and slowing down bone loss. A condition where bones become weak and brittle, it often affects older adults, particularly postmenopausal women. A personalised treatment plan is essential, as the best approach can vary depending on the severity of the condition, age, and overall health of the individual. Here to tell us all about it, is leading specialist in integrative medicine Dr Federica Boecklin.
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11/09/2024
Dr Pinelopi Chrysikou
Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
What is homeopathy, and how can it help me?
Here, highly experienced lifestyle medicine specialist, Dr Pinelopi Chrysikou, explains what homeopathy is, and tells us how it can help individuals in their day-to-day lives.
11/09/2024
Dr Isabelle Martineau
Functional Medicine Physician
Functional medicine: What are the benefits?
Functional medicine is an integrative approach to healthcare that offers a more personalised way to understand, treat, and prevent health issues. Here, Dr Isabelle Martineau, renowned functional medicine physician, delves into the core of functional medicine, highlighting its principles and benefits.
21/02/2024
Ms Safina Rashid
Orthoptist
How can an orthoptist help you?
Orthoptics plays a vital role in the realm of eye care, offering specialised assessments and treatments for a variety of vision disorders. If you're experiencing vision concerns or have been diagnosed with conditions such as strabismus or amblyopia, consulting with an orthoptist can be a crucial step towards improving your visual health. Leading orthoptist Ms Safina Rashid delves into this field of medicine.
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27/09/2023
Dr Teresa Castiello
Cardiologist
The impact of digital health
Digital health focuses on the application of digital technologies to all aspects of healthcare, enabling accessible, quality, and equitable patient-centred care for anyone who needs it. Here, Dr Teresa Castiello, renowned consultant cardiologist based in London, provides an expert insight into digital health and its impact on the future of healthcare.
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