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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
Steroid is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug, used to treat many conditions around the hand, such as arthritis, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis.
*Interpretation of LH and FSH results in children should be discussed with a Paediatric Endocrinologist
Here you will find out what happens on the day of your treatment, any ongoing treatment and the support our hospitals can provide.
A sample which is inadequately or inappropriately packaged can present a significant hazard to all those who subsequently have to deal with it. This includes ward staff, porters, drivers and laboratory staff. The following steps will help to minimize the risk from these hazards:
No specific patient preparation is required.
You have been referred this page because your surgeon has decided that your gallbladder needs to be removed. The most common reason for this is because you have gallstones.
This page provides information for patients being offered trabeculectomy for the treatment of glaucoma.
Prescribers wishing to prescribe restricted antibiotics are required to contact the Microbiologist for approval, which must then be recorded in the medical notes. The exception to this is where:
You have been referred this page because you or someone you care for has been found to have tested positive for Candidozyma auris (C. auris), or screening for C. auris has been offered. The information on this page answers some commonly asked questions.
In the UK, most medicines are ‘licensed’ but some are not. This page explains why medicines are licensed and why some useful medicines do not have licences. You have been referred this page by your doctor or pharmacist because the medicine prescribed for you is not ‘licensed’ or is being used for a reason not covered by the licence. We want to reassure you that we have thought very carefully about the best medicine for you. This page answers some of the commonly asked questions.
We're working in partnership with Gloucestershire Libraries to promote free digital library services, including thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers that can be enjoyed via your smart phone, tablet, or laptop.
This page gives you information about the reversal of Hartmann’s procedure. It explains what the procedure involves and some of the common problems that patients may experience with it.
The Blood Bank laboratory needs to be informed of any suspected transfusion reaction as soon as possible.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on patient care, particularly waiting times for planned operations, procedures, diagnostic tests and appointments. Good progress is being made in tackling these waiting times.
This page explains what can cause chest trauma and chest wall damage. It also provides advice to help with your recovery.
8 simple steps to keep yourself safe during your stay in hospital.
This page gives you information about uterine prolapse and laparoscopic hysteropexy (also known as sacrohysteropexy). This procedure is performed for women who wish to have uterine preservation surgery for their prolapse.
This page gives you information about miscarriage. Miscarriage can be a distressing experience, not only because you feel the deep emotional sadness of losing a baby, but also the changes that your body will go through may affect the way that you are feeling. We would like to offer our condolences to you and will try to help by answering any questions you have.
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below:
This page gives you information about aftercare following your CT bone biopsy.