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We have nurse-led thyroid clinics and also work alongside our named consultants in specific endocrine clinics. All clinical tests are carried out in the Paediatric Day Unit.
Dr Elyan qualified in medicine from Bristol University and obtained further medical experience in the West Country. His oncology training was at Cambridge and Manchester where he did a research degree through the Paterson Institute and the Royal Marsden Hospital in London as a Senior Registrar.
Chronic malaise is defined as being of more than one month duration
Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH) is a very common inherited disorder of iron metabolism, characterised by inappropriately high absorption of iron, leading to excessive storage in the liver, skin, pancreas, heart, joints and testes.
No specific patient preparation is required.
by Lisa Riddington
by Vivien Mortimore, Michelle Richardson & Sally Unwin
The organs and tissues in the human body are made up of cells, which are constantly growing and then dividing to form new cells.
11DEOXY, 11CORT
by Michael Connelly
As with most tumour markers there is a high incidence of false positive and false negative results. CA 19-9 is most appropriately used in monitoring disease progression or effectiveness of treatment once diagnosis of the tumour has been made and serum concentrations have been shown to be raised prior to treatment (Lewis negative individuals do not express CA 19-9).
Our Patient Engagement Portal works on any internet browser and can be accessed via an internet or data connected device, such as a smartphone, computer or tablet.
Paronychia is an infection of the nail and its nail bed, which typically occurs as a result of trauma to the nail or finger tip.
Baby Loss Awareness week is being held this year between 9 and 16 October. As part of our contribution to the week, we are holding our annual Baby Remembrance Service.
Erratum - On page 130 of the July 2023 Board Papers it includes reference to a maternal death for May 2023. This is an error and the report should have shown no maternal deaths.
* Tests will also be performed on the mother's ante-natal blood if this is available.
Baby Loss Awareness week is being held this year between 9 and 15 October. As part of our contribution to the week, we are holding our annual Baby Remembrance Service.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has today (3 November) launched its ambitious Green Plan.
by Hayley Summers
