What happens to children’s growth when the hypothalamus isn’t functioning right?
The hypothalamus is a little known but fascinating and vital part of the human body. Experienced paediatric endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas details what the hypothalamus is and why it’s critically important. She also highlights how hypothalamic dysfunction has the potential to affect many aspects of children’s lives.
By Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
23.03.21
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Asherman’s syndrome: essential facts
Asherman's syndrome is a condition where adhesions (scar tissue) form inside the uterus. Mr Mahantesh Karoshi highlights the essential facts to give you a basic understanding of the condition.
By Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
23.02.21
Obstetrics & gynaecology
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.
By Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
16.02.21
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Where is endometriosis pain felt?
Distinguishing between a painful period and endometriosis can be tricky, we wanted some clarification on the symptoms so we got in contact with the highly experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist, Mr Mahantesh Karoshi, to discuss this condition. We discussed how bad the pain is and where the endometrial lesions are usually found.
By Mr Praveen Patel
28.01.21
Ophthalmology
Can gene therapy cure age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
Clinical research is currently underway to see if gene therapy is effective in treating the condition age-related macular degeneration. One of our eye specialists Mr Praveen Patel explains whether gene therapy is looking promising in curing AMD.
By Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
25.01.21
Obstetrics & gynaecology
FAQs related to ovarian cyst surgery: recurrence and fertility
In most cases, ovarian cysts can clear up on their own. However, often patients end up having ovarian torsion. We spoke to Mr Mahantesh Karoshi, a leading consultant gynaecologist, to discuss how ovarian cyst surgery can help. Discover the answers to some of the commonly asked questions regarding cyst surgery.
By Dr Michael Mendall
15.12.20
Gastroenterology
How to reverse fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease can be asymptomatic in most people and if left untreated can lead to liver damage. The good news is that the condition is reversible if you make some simple yet effective lifestyle changes. Read more from our expert gastroenterologist Dr Michael Mendall on what these are exactly.
By Mr Praveen Patel
15.12.20
Ophthalmology
Do intravitreal injections hurt? Read a patient’s experience!
If your ophthalmologist has recommended that you have an intravitreal injection in your eye, you may be feeling nervous about to what to expect on the day, including if there is going to be any pain. Thankfully, one of our top eye specialists Mr Praveen Patel explains everything that you need to know and one of his patient's shares their real-life experience of having an eye injection.
By Mr Praveen Patel
10.11.20
Ophthalmology
COVID-19 and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
We are still learning how the coronavirus affects our health, and in particular our eye health. However, our knowledge is rapidly improving with the recent breakthrough of the potentially effective Pfizer vaccine. In this article, Mr Praveen Patel illustrates how the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique challenge to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients and how they can continue caring for their eye health during these tough times.
By Dr Michael Mendall
30.10.20
Gastroenterology
Food intolerance vs food allergy: what's the difference?
A food intolerance and food allergy can occasionally cause similar symptoms, so people often confuse the two. But, there are important differences. While eating something you are intolerant to can cause discomfort, eating food that you are allergic to can have life-threatening consequences. Dr Michael Mendall guides us through the main differences between food intolerance and a food allergy.
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