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By Dr Benjamin Abramov
04.07.19
Fertility specialist

Why choose City Fertility Ltd. clinic?

Embarking on your fertility journey can be daunting. That's why you deserve peace of mind from being in the hands of fertility experts who really care about your individual personalised fertility plan. Medical Director of City Fertility Ltd. clinic Dr Benjamin Abramov explains why you should choose his clinic for successful fertility results.

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By Dr Shameer Mehta
04.07.19
Gastroenterologist

Pelvic radiation disease: ask an expert

Cancer treatment has come a long way. Nowadays, many cancers can be treated successfully with techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. However, for some patients, radiotherapy can have some less-than-pleasant side-effects that linger long after the treatment. Dr Shameer Mehta is here to explain pelvic radiation disease (PRD).

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By Mr Samer El-Sherbiny
04.07.19
Ophthalmologist

Intravitreal injection: what is it used for?

What is an intravitreal injection, and what is it like to have one, and how many do you need? We asked leading Birmingham-based ophthalmologist Mr Samer El-Sherbiny to take us step-by-step through the process.

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By Dr Catherine Sykes
03.07.19
Psychologist

Is burnout a problem?

Stress occurs when the demands of everyday life exceed our capacity to cope. We burn out and lose our motivation to keep up with these demands. Psychologist Dr Catherine Sykes talks about burnout and why it has become such a huge issue in our modern world.

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By Mr Winston Kim
03.07.19
Orthopaedic surgeon

Robotic hip surgery: an expert’s guide

Hip replacements are a fairly common procedure as people get older. Wear and tear in the hip can mean that the only option is to replace the ball and socket joint with a prosthetic. Now, this procedure can be done with the assistance of robotic technology. Mr Winston Kim explains the advantages of robotic-assisted hip surgery.

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By Dr Christopher Lawrence
03.07.19
Nephrologist

How to manage high cholesterol and kidney disease

If you live with chronic kidney disease (CKD) then heart disease is very common. Therefore, it is recommended that those with CKD should regularly monitor their cholesterol levels every year as a preventative measure. We've asked one of our top nephrologists Dr Christopher Lawrence to explain what the risk factors for high cholesterol are.

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By Dr Anthony Hammond
03.07.19
Rheumatologist

Slipped disc: how can it be prevented?

A slipped disc can occur from a moment of bending, twisting and lifting! We've asked one of our top consultant rheumatologists Dr Anthony Hammond how we can be more careful in preventing the painful condition from happening and if it does happen, how it can be treated!

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By Dr Edward Nash
02.07.19
Pulmonologist

The challenges of diagnosing asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing symptoms such as tightness in the chest, breathlessness and wheezing. Unfortunately, it’s a condition that often goes misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. Pulmonologist Dr Edward Nash talks about the different tests used to diagnose asthma and the challenges faced when making a diagnosis.

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By Mr G Michael Hess
02.07.19
Orthopaedic surgeon

Recovering from a slipped disc

Spinal injuries can be very serious. One more common injury is a slipped disc - when the spinal discs that sit between the vertebrae herniate, or slip out of place. We asked leading orthopaedic surgeon Mr G. Michael Hess the important questions.

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By Mr Ibrahim Albert Srouji
02.07.19
Otolaryngologist

I'm feeling dizzy - should I be worried?

Dizziness itself is not often a cause for concern, especially if it's ear-related. If it persists, however, it needs to be looked at by a doctor. We've asked one of our ENT specialists Mr Ibrahim Srouji to explain what it feels like, other symptoms and how it can be managed.

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