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Advances in varicose vein surgery have led to increasingly less invasive techniques. The ClariVein® method is a new technique for treating varicose veins that is simpler, less painful and more effecti...

When a person falls over they can damage the scapholunate ligament which restricts the use of the wrist. Find out more about how these injuries can be treated.

Most cases of sudden cardiac death in children are due to underlying conditions such as heart valve disease. Thankfully, due to new screening procedures, these conditions can be screened for.

Receding gums is a condition that affects a lot of people. Find out more about how it can be avoided, what the symptoms are and how it can be treated.

Find out about the possible causes for wrist pain, and what to do if you injure your wrist.

Find out the different conditions a neurologist diagnoses and treats, and what happens during a consultation with a neurologist.

Histamine looks and feels like a food allergy, when really it's not. This article explains histamine and the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of non-allergic histamine food intolerance syndrome.

Top Doctors looks at the nose surgery technique septorhinoplasty. We consider when the technique is used, and how long the recovery time is, among other interesting points.

What are anal fistulas? Here we take a look at the symptoms and how anal fistulas can be treated with surgery.

Being aware of what signs to look out for is crucial for getting an early skin cancer diagnosis. We invited esteemed consultant clinical oncologist Dr Craig Knighton to explain what to look out for an...