Medical articles from Dr James Briggs

Uterine fibroids are a common concern for many women, often causing heavy periods, pelvic pain, or pressure symptoms that can affect daily life. Traditionally, surgery such as hysterectomy (removal of...

When it comes to serious illnesses, timing is everything. Detecting a problem at its earliest stage often leads to better treatment outcomes. One of the most precise and minimally invasive ways to ach...

Waiting to find out whether a lump or abnormal scan might be cancer can be a distressing time. In this article, a consultant interventional and diagnostic radiologist explains how image-guided biopsie...

In one of our latest medical articles, distinguished consultant interventional radiologist, Dr James Briggs, explains what prostate artery embolisation is, and what typically happens during this proce...

Uterine fibroid embolisation is a minimally invasive procedure, which is used as an alternative to surgical intervention, providing a safe and efficient option to surgery for some women seeking treatm...

When faced with health concerns that require further investigation, a biopsy can provide valuable insights. This procedure involves obtaining a small tissue sample or cells from a specific area of the...