Patient Open Day: Fertility & IVF with Dr Gidon Lieberman
By: The Wellington Team | Published: February 17, 2012
Approximately one in six couples have difficulty achieving a pregnancy. It has been found that female factors are responsible in 30% of cases, male factors account for a further 30%, combined male and female factors account for 20% and the remaining 20% of cases are unexplained.
Tricky Business Series: Knees
By: Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith | Published: February 16, 2012
Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith concludes her mini-series on troublesome sports injuries, looking at tricky knee injuries.
“Prompt assessment is swiftest way to get back to comfortable activity, and can prevent long-term secondary damage.”
Contemporary Investigation and Management: Colorectal Cancer
By: The Wellington Team | Published: February 9, 2012
In part two of the Contemporary Investigation and Management: Colorectal Cancer series – Colorectal Surgeon, Jonathan Wilson, looks at a common cause of rectal bleeding, and how not all rectal bleeding signals cancer…
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GP Sessions: Women’s Health
By: The Wellington Team | Published: February 3, 2012
Dr Lisa Anderson talks to us about screening for cervical cancer, the importance of attending screenings and those groups more at risk.
Around 900 women die of cervical cancer in the UK each year; this number could be dramatically reduced by attending for screening…..
Meet the Team – Nasrin Joseph, Catering Supervisor
By: admin | Published: January 25, 2012
Nasrin Joseph is the catering supervisor and responsible for Cafe 78 in the Platinum Medical Centre. Sandra Batista talks to Nasrin about cordon bleu and the right recipe for managing a busy catering department….
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Love your Liver Roadshow- 19th Jan, Brent Cross
By: The Wellington Team | Published: January 16, 2012
While you were relaxing with a few drinks over the festive season, your liver was working overtime! Many of us will be making a concious effort to watch how much alcohol we consume this month, but there are long term changes we should be making for…
Tricky Business Series: Shoulders
By: Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith | Published: January 12, 2012
Continuing our mini-series on troublesome sports injuries, Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith, Physician in Sports and Exercise Medicine looks at tricky shoulder injuries. ”
It’s important not to try to struggle on with a shoulder problem, and a prompt skilled assessment is essential to ensure early, appropriate management.”
Royal Beginnings at the PMC
By: The Wellington Team | Published: January 10, 2012
Staff and local residents were honored by the presence of royalty when HRH Prince Edward offically opened the Platinum Medical Centre on 8th December.
Contemporary Investigation and Management: Colorectal Cancer
By: The Wellington Team | Published: January 3, 2012
Mr Jonathan Wilson, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon begins his mini series on colorectal cancer – talking us through the Department of Health ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign; and the signs and symptoms we should look out for.
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GP Sessions: Healthy Eating and Exercise
By: The Wellington Team | Published: December 23, 2011
GP Dr Lisa Anderson, talks about the facts you need to know before starting any New Year’s dieting promises; and how to ensure those New Year’s resolutions begin well and last well into 2012!
