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When Stephen Pollard of Spire Leeds Hospital performed a gastric bypass operation on Paul Manku, his patient weighed over 45 stone, and with a BMI of around 100 was one of the heaviest patients that Mr Pollard had operated on.
Knee and hip replacements are two of the most commonly performed operations in the UK today. Recent studies have shown that the rates of success for these two operations in Britain are among the best in the world.
"In May 2015 I received prostate laser surgery under the care of Mr F Khan. The surgery was successful & I was very pleased with the end result. Mr Khan has treated me since June 2013 when my prostate problem started & I have always found him to be very professional & kind. I would not hesitate to ...
Since April 2008, NHS patients in England have had the right to choose where and when they receive non-urgent treatment. Under the scheme, you should be given a choice of at least four hospitals or clinics, including NHS Hospitals, Foundation Trusts, Private Hospitals and Independent Sector ...
Every two minutes in the UK, someone has a heart attack. Coronary heart disease is this country’s biggest killer. If you have problems with your heart, or you’ve been referred to a specialist by your doctor, you may have to go for a heart scan. This is a simple, non-invasive assessment and ...
Patients may be increasingly likely to seek private hip replacement surgery or knee surgery after the news that NHS patients are facing delays because of a focus on cataract procedures, an expert has suggested.
Everyone gets red in the face from time to time, either because of heat, exertion or embarrassment. But being very flushed most of the time can be distressing. One possible cause is rosacea, which is characterised by inflammation of the skin on the face, leading to redness, swelling, a hot or ...
Paternity testing is a very simple, painless procedure that can establish with 100% certainty if a man is not the father, or with 99.99% probability that he is.
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