Archives: Diagnostics & Outpatients Centre

The Naked Truth about Barefoot Marathon Running

By: The Wellington Team | Published: April 17, 2013

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Barefoot running is the latest craze to hit the streets and whether you are an advocate or a sceptic, the subject is hard to ignore. As Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons, we are frequently asked our opinion on the subject of footwear, both by patients and the media. With the London Marathon looming it seems…

Posted in: Diagnostics & Outpatients Centre, Foot and Ankle, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, The Wellington Hospital, Uncategorized | 1 Comment | Read more

The Test of Time Series: Weight and Fertility

By: The Wellington Team | Published: January 2, 2013

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This week consultant gynaecologist Mr Gidon Lieberman, focuses on the issues of weight and fertility, looking at the results of the latest research…

Posted in: Diagnostics & Outpatients Centre, Fertility, Gynaecology, Imaging & Diagnostics, Men's Health, New Technologies, Uncategorized, Women's health | No Comments | Read more

What’s Causing Your Tiredness? Part 2

By: The Wellington Team | Published: November 26, 2012

Dr Asjid Qureshi

When should someone with tiredness be concerned that they may have a medical illness? In this blog series, Consultant Endocrinologist Dr Asjid Qureshi provides us with some guidance and discusses some of the common medical conditions that may cause tiredness.

Posted in: Diagnostics & Outpatients Centre, Endocrinology, General Physician, Men's Health, Platinum Medical Centre, The Wellington Hospital, Uncategorized, Women's health | No Comments | Read more

Don’t Forget – Keep Thinking Pink!

By: The Wellington Team | Published: November 6, 2012

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is now finished, but their message is still an important one. In recognition of this our promotional campaign, offering 30% off a screening mammography, is still running until the end of the year.

Posted in: Breast Care, Cancer Care, Diagnostics & Outpatients Centre, Imaging & Diagnostics, Oncology, The Wellington Hospital, Uncategorized, Women's health | No Comments | Read more

The Test of Time Series: Could Endometrial Scratching Boost IVF Success?

By: The Wellington Team | Published: October 24, 2012

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In our latest series consultant gynaecologist Mr Gidon Lieberman, looks at some of the latest treatment techniques, news and reserch in the ever expanding field of fertility.

Here Mr Gidon Lieberman discusses a simple and innoviative prodcedure – Endometrial Scratching, and explains how this could boost IVF success rates.

Posted in: Diagnostics & Outpatients Centre, Fertility, Gynaecology, The Wellington Hospital, Uncategorized, Women's health | No Comments | Read more

The importance of being Breast Aware: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By: The Wellington Team | Published: October 2, 2012

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Yesterday marked the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worthwhile, high profile campaign which runs throughout October.

Throughout October, we will be sharing advice, news and tips to support this important cause. We talk to Bernie Phelan, Breast Care Nurse at The Wellington Hospital, about her experiences working as a nurse specialist in this area and what patients to our Breast Care Unit can expect.

Posted in: Breast Care, Cancer Care, Diagnostics & Outpatients Centre, General Practitioner, Imaging & Diagnostics, The Wellington Hospital, Uncategorized, Women's health | No Comments | Read more

Meet the Team – Elaine Carson, Head of Outpatient Services

By: The Wellington Team | Published: June 7, 2012

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Elaine Carson is the Head Outpatient Services at The Wellington Hopsital’s Platinum Medical Centre. She is a woman of many talents with extraordinary motivation and energy. Elaine talks to the Wellington Hospital blog team, about her experiences and time at The Wellington Hospital

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Happy Birthday! The Welly is 38 today!

By: The Wellington Team | Published: April 25, 2012

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As The Wellington Hospital celebrates its 38th birthday today, we look very briefly at the hospital’s history and the changes and developments so far…

Posted in: Diagnostics & Outpatients Centre, News and Events, Platinum Medical Centre, The Wellington Hospital, Uncategorized | No Comments | Read more

Meet the Team: Bernie Phelan, Breast Care Nurse

By: The Wellington Team | Published: April 4, 2012

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Bernie Phelan, Clinical Nurse Specialist at our Breast Care Unit talks to us about the support she provides to her patients and why she loves being part of this new state-of-the-art unit…

“I have to say I am passionate about my job; every day is different. I get a great deal of satisfaction helping my patients through what can be a very difficult time. Our Breast Unit at The Wellington has the state -of -the-art equipment and I am privileged to work alongside a team of top multi professional clinicians, several who have major International profiles, who are experts in the field of breast care management.”

Posted in: Breast Care, Diagnostics & Outpatients Centre, The Wellington Hospital, Uncategorized, Women's health | No Comments | Read more

Patient Open Day: Fertility & IVF with Dr Gidon Lieberman

By: The Wellington Team | Published: February 17, 2012

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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.

Posted in: Diagnostics & Outpatients Centre, Fertility, Gynaecology, Imaging & Diagnostics, Men's Health, News and Events, Uncategorized, Women's health | No Comments | Read more