By Dr Yohan Samarasinghe
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More people die a year from cardiovascular-related diseases (CVDs) than from any other cause. Dr Yohan Samarasinghe, an expert in internal medicine and clinical pharmacology, explains what the risk factors are and why detecting and treating these from the outset is crucial in preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases.
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How to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause a range of illnesses, from the common cold to more severe respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and most recently COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) which originated in Wuhan, Hubei province in China and is currently affecting populations around the world. Whilst we still do not have a cure or vaccine for COVID-19, there are steps to help prevent catching and spreading it.
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11.03.19
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Metabolic syndrome is the term used to describe when a patient is suffering from a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension) and obesity. Together, these three factors increase your risk of certain diseases, including cardiovascular disease and stroke. Dr Yohan Samarasinghe, an internal medicine specialist, gives a thorough look at metabolic syndrome and how insulin resistance plays a major role.
By Professor Melvin Lobo
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Internal medicine
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Professor Melvin Lobo, an leader in the field of treating hypertension, explains the main challenges we face in managing adult hypertension and ways we could potentially overcome them.
By Dr Michael Pelly
26.03.18
Internal medicine
How a complex condition is diagnosed
Experienced consultant general internal medicine specialist, Dr Michael Pelly explains how he manages patients referred to him with complex, undiagnosed conditions, how he approaches the patient to make a diagnosis, and what happens after diagnosis.
By Dr Mashkur Khan
24.11.17
Internal medicine
Multiple morbidities: how do you treat a patient with more than one condition?
Leading London-based consultant physician, Dr Mashkur Khan explains how complex patients with more than one condition are managed, and how they face the dilemma of whether medication is helping the patient or making them worse.
By Dr Kaushik Sanyal
10.11.17
Internal medicine
Back pain is one of the most common day-to-day health complaints, suffered by most of the UK population at one point or another. Most of the time, back pain gets better over time, and it’s nothing to particularly worry about. But what if it goes on for a long time? Leading consultant rheumatologist and physician Dr Kaushik Sanyal discusses how to manage this.
By Professor Melvin Lobo
02.11.17
Internal medicine
Beam me up! New wearable tech uses light technology to check your blood pressure
Leading cardiologist and blood pressure specialist, Professor Melvin Lobo explains how cutting-edge technology is changing the face of blood pressure monitoring, leading the way to more accurate results.
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Internal medicine
Recommendations for how to reduce water retention
When fluid builds up under the skin, it can cause problems. Learn about the symptoms and causes of water retention, and how to deal with it.
By Professor Melvin Lobo
30.05.17
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New approaches to blood pressure problems
Professor Melvin Lobo, cardiovascular physician, clinical hypertension specialist and founder of The London Blood Pressure Clinic explains all about novel new approaches to hypertension.
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