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Thousands of patients across the UK who suffer from neuropathic pain as a result of damage to their nervous system could benefit from a radical new treatment that delivers fast, effective and long lasting pain relief directly to the site of their discomfort. Neuropathic pain can be caused by ...
A birthmark, or naevus, is a pigmented area of the skin that is present at birth and often gets larger and darker during a child’s early years. Birthmarks can occur anywhere on the body, although some types, such as port wine stains and salmon patches, are more common on the face and neck. Other ...
The shoulder joint is a highly flexible ‘ball and socket’ joint situated where the arms meet the upper body. It is formed from the rounded end of the humerus, or upper arm bone, and a curved recess in the scapula, or shoulder blade. The joint is strengthened and stabilised by ligaments and ...
If you have stress incontinence, your bladder is not able to hold urine as securely as it should, especially when under pressure. This means that small amounts of urine are released when you sneeze, laugh, cough or undergo sudden physical exercise, such as jumping or sexual activity.
Cheek implants may be right for you if you have poorly defined cheekbones that leave you looking gaunt or if you feel your face is starting to sag unacceptably. Cheek implants are also used to repair damage following an accident or other trauma that has damaged the structure of your face. Cheek ...
Piles, known medically as haemorrhoids, occur when the blood vessels of the anus are put under pressure, causing them to become swollen and stretched. Internal piles occur completely inside the anus, while external piles,
Despite high profile breast cancer awareness campaigns, 46 per cent of adult females in the capital still do not perform regular breast checks,and as October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close BMI The Garden Hospital and BMI Kings Oak and Cavell Hospitals are holding awareness ...
Representatives from the Environmental Health Officer dropped in to carry out rigorous checks of kitchen and restaurant facilities at BMI St Edmunds Hospital in St Mary’s Square. The hospital’s entire catering facilities were given a clean bill of health after checks on staff training, food ...
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