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A team of clinicians from BMI Syon Clinic will be the stars of Sky1’s new TV series, “Obese: A Year to Save My Life.” The show, produced by Eyeworks UK, was partly filmed at BMI Syon Clinic over the course of a year and follows the trials and tribulations of nine obese individuals as they ...
Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) is a major heart operation that is carried out on almost 30,000 people each year in the UK alone. This is a planned operation but may be needed promptly because of the imminent risk of a heart attack, or because the pain of angina is becoming difficult to cope ...
Images of iconic landmarks, the hustle and bustle of street life and a portrait of the Thames all featured in a local photography competition which challenged entrants to capture life in the Capital. The competition, launched to mark the 25th anniversary of BMI The London Independent Hospital, ...
A biopsy involves removing a small sample of tissue from on or within the body so that the cells within the tissue can be examined a microscope. Looking for abnormalities or changes in cells can be extremely useful for detecting diseases, particularly cancer. A bone marrow biopsy analyses cells ...
The Private Clinic describes the revolutionary Micro-cannula Technique, or ‘MicroLipo’ procedure, which permits breast reduction without the need for major surgery.
People in Western culture think highly of a strong jaw line, which is associated with powerful personality traits. Chin implants can be used to counteract the effects of a weak or receding chin, giving a stronger, more defined jawline and balancing the other facial features. Cosmetic reasons aside, ...
The use of ultrasound to monitor the growth of a baby in the womb is well known but several other different types of ultrasound scan are now possible that can investigate problems with various parts of the body. Like other ultrasound scans, Doppler ultrasound uses sound waves and their ...
When doctors in Finland told Andy Langdon there wasn’t anything they could do about his life-threatening cancer he knew that, at just 46-years-old, he was not willing to give up the fight.
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