Featured medical articles

Here, renowned consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Mr Lachlan Carter, discusses third molar removal in expert detail.

Scar revision surgery can assist in improving the appearance of existing scars created by gender surgery, by creating a smoother, more refined result and supporting long-term satisfaction.

The standard for treating pilonidal sinuses is surgery, but this approach can be painful, resulting in a large wound, a longer recovery period, and no guarantee against recurrence. Laser ablation, as ...

Because of anatomical differences, the thyroid and the hormones it produces can affect women in ways that may be overlooked or underrepresented. In this article, a consultant endocrinologist provides ...

Lymphatic surgery is a group of microsurgical procedures that can improve lymphatic drainage and reduce swelling caused by lymphoedema. It may be considered when symptoms persist despite conservative ...

Here to explain different types of period problems and how they can affect women is esteemed endocrine consultant, Dr Mamta Joshi.

Body contouring refers to a variety of medical and cosmetic procedures – both surgical and non-surgical – with the goal of reshaping and refining the body's silhouette by reducing excess fat, tighteni...

Most patients with flat feet don’t need surgery. However, surgery is considered when non-operative measures fail after adequate trial periods. Find out more in this article.

Here, renowned consultant physician specialising in respiratory, sleep and general medicine, Dr Marcus Pittman, outlines the main symptoms associated with sleep apnoea and tells us how the condition c...

In this article, a consultant in dermatology explains the types of anti-ageing injectable treatments and how they work.