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Dr Kare Tang, one of our top consultant cardiologists, walks us through the four stages of heart failure and offers us an insight into what a treatment plan might look like if you have received a diag...

The Pouch of Douglas, also known as the rectouterine pouch, is a small, triangular space located in the lower abdomen, behind the uterus and in front of the rectum. It's the lowest part of the periton...

Vagus nerve dysfunction occurs when the vagus nerve has been damaged due to a past infection or inflammation or when we experience a prolonged period of physical or mental stress. In our latest articl...

What exactly are gum abscesses and, what is a gum boil? Find out the symptoms, what causes them, how they can be treated and how you can prevent them.

Different types of ultrasound are undertaken depending on the stage of the pregnancy, and also for various reasons. These can include calculating the chances of the pregnancy being affected with Down’...

Everyone has popping or crackling in the ear at some point, but for some people this can become bothersome, affecting their quality of life, daily tasks and ability to sleep. Many conditions can cause...

We learn more about eGFR testing and how results are interpreted in this detailed guide from highly esteemed consultant nephrologist Dr James Pattison.

Some people are not bothered if the veins on their hands are visible. For others, prominent bulging hand veins can feel like a nightmare – unsightly or even a sign of their age. What causes hand veins...

“Everybody has ADHD symptoms. If we search for these symptoms in people, then everybody has ADHD". While this statement is somewhat true, ADHD symptoms are more complex than many realise and when the ...

Pancreatitis, or an inflamed pancreas, can have serious consequences on the human body. The condition comes in two forms: acute and chronic, both of which can lead to serious symptoms. When pancreatit...