Colorectal Cancer Series: Early Diagnosis
By: The Wellington Team | Published: March 12, 2012
Mr Jonathan Wilson, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon continues his blog series on Contemporary Investigation and Management of Colorectal Cancer, looking at how straight-forward treatment can be when colorectal cancer is diagnosed early. ” It is important to see your GP straightaway if you experience any of the symptoms…
Acute Neurological Rehabilitation at The Wellington Hospital
By: The Wellington Team | Published: March 7, 2012
The Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at The Wellington Hospital is the largest private unit in the UK; providing interdisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation programmes to patients aged 18 and over with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions and complex medical disabilities.
Mini-Marathon Series: Preparation, Expectation and Injuries to be aware of
By: Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith | Published: February 28, 2012
Introducing our latest series from Sport sand Excercise Medicine Consultant, Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith. This time around, we look at running and marathons; how to perpare, what to expect and the injuries to be on the lookout for.
Each year, around 35,000 line up at the start of the London Marathon. Some will have been life-long runners, and for others the Marathon is their maiden voyage into distance running.
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.”
Colorectal Cancer Series: Rectal Bleeding
By: The Wellington Team | Published: February 9, 2012
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…
GP Sessions: Women’s Health
By: Dr Lisa Anderson | 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.”
