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A young man is pondering astigmatism treatment options. He has his hand on is chin and is looking into the distance.

By Mr Aris Konstantopoulos
17.02.20
Ophthalmologist

Astigmatism is a common error in the eye that prevents its ability to refract light as well as it should. Ultimately, this leads to blurry vision. Mr Konstantopoulos has performed countless treatments to help patients with astigmatism. Learn what your options for astigmatism are in this article.

By Mr Himanshu Borase
17.02.20
Obstetrician - gynaecologist

PCOS and its effect on body weight

For some women who live with polycystic ovary syndrome, they may find it very hard to lose weight due to their raised insulin levels, which can be triggered by eating processed carbohydrates. Here one of our expert gynaecologists and fertility specialists Mr Himanshu Borase explains how you can keep your weight in check if you live with PCOS.

By Mr Rishi Chana
17.02.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

What you can do to contribute to the success of your hip surgery

How do I get back to normal function after hip surgery? How can I make a full recovery? These are standard questions most patients make after undergoing any kind of hip surgery and there are many things you need to do to improve the overall success of your operation. Mr Rishi Chana explains to us exactly what they are:

An image of a woman's mouth. Her mouth being examined with a dental mirror.

By Dr Peter Sanders
17.02.20
Dentist

Dental Confidence clinic: overcoming dental phobia with Dr Sanders

Due to a negative experience in her childhood, Sue had developed a serious phobia of visiting the dentist and dreaded the thought of undergoing any dental treatment. Thanks to Peter Sanders and his understanding of phobias, however, Sue has received first-class dental care over the last 35 years. Here she explains why she values his care so highly to show you that Dr Sanders could be the right dentist for you.

A group of three treadmills in a row inside a gym or a medical centre. On the third and furthest away treadmill, a man is running. Treadmills are used during an exercise test to examine the heart's ability to cope with physical exertion.

By Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer
14.02.20
Cardiologist

Exercise testing: how strong is your heart?

An exercise test, also known as a stress test, evaluates how well your heart can cope with physical exertion. You may need this done for a medical test for work or perhaps your heart has shown irregularities. Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer regularly performs this test and in this article, he explains all you need about this test and how to prepare.

By Mr G Shyamalan (Shyam)
14.02.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

What is the best treatment for golfer’s elbow?

After the winter break, injuries to unused and untrained muscles are likely to occur for many golfers. One of the most common of these injuries is golfer's elbow. To prepare for this, Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan has put together this helpful guide explaining the various treatments available and the most effective ways to alleviate pain and symptoms.

By Mr Sundeep Kheterpal
14.02.20
Ophthalmologist

Do I need cataract surgery or are there alternative treatments?

'Do I really need cataract surgery?' is a question many people with cataracts ask when they've first been diagnosed with the condition. But, as Mr Sundeep Kheterpal explains in this article, surgery isn't the first line of treatment and there are some others you can try beforehand to manage the condition.

By Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
13.02.20
Obstetrician - gynaecologist

How does PCOS affect fertility?

A woman can be completely unaware that they have PCOS and then they start trying to conceive and realise that there is suddenly a problem in trying to get pregnant. We spoke to expert gynaecologist Mr Karoshi on the links between PCOS and how it affects fertility.

By Dr Peter Sanders
13.02.20
Dentist

PRGF treatment for dental procedures

PRGF treatment is a revolutionary technology that uses plasma from your own blood to vastly improve the healing process and can be used to recover from oral surgery. We recently spoke with Dr Peter Sanders, a highly respected and influential dentist, to discuss PRGF treatment and what can be expected.

By Dr Olurotimi Adesanya
12.02.20
Dentist

What are the different types of cosmetic dentistry?

If you are looking for a boost of confidence to your smile but feel confused or overwhelmed by all the cosmetic treatments to choose from, this article may be able to help you make your mind up. Dr Olurotimi Adesanya has put together this quick guide of the different types of cosmetic treatments available.

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