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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.
With every result produced by a laboratory there is an associated uncertainty, which may be attributed to a number of small variations arising at any stage of the analytical process, from sample collection to analysis. It is important to understand that uncertainty is not the same as an error. An error implies that there is a difference between a measured value and the true value caused by an unknown factor, whereas uncertainty is an acceptable interval within which a result can fall. We are able to predict this interval by calculating the measurement uncertainty (MU) for each analyte in our repertoire.
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS) is an androgen primarily produced by the adrenal cortex, with only small amounts produced by the ovaries in women and testes in men. DHEAS provides an assessment of adrenal function and is indicated in:
We would like to offer our sympathy to you and your family at this sad and difficult time. During the days and weeks ahead, continued support will be available to you. We want you to know we are committed to offering sensitive care in response to families’ individual needs. We have a responsibility to offer choices to the family and to provide information needed to help make those choices. It is also our responsibility to treat parents and families with respect and honesty, enabling them to grieve for their baby with dignity.
The World Health Organisation has set a target to end Hepatitis C worldwide by 2030. To help achieve this goal, the NHS is offering free testing to those who might be at risk.
If patient on high dose biotin therapy (>5mg/day) collect sample at least 8 hours after the last dose.
Listed below are a number of frequently used local treatment guidelines. Please use the search function above if the guideline you require is not listed. Alternatively, search for treatment guidelines hosted on the GHNHSFT intranet (intranet access required).
Frequently used local treatment guidelines
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you at this time. The early days following bereavement can often be bewildering and difficult. This page has been prepared to offer information for bereaved parents who have suffered the loss of a baby after 24 weeks of pregnancy. We hope you find the following information helpful.
We are sorry to hear that your baby has died and would like to offer our support at this time. There are many decisions to be made at this sad time and you may be considering whether to take your baby home before their cremation or burial. The following information is given so that you are aware and understand the choices open to you.
Dr Salahaddin Ubaid is a UK trained consultant interventional Cardiologist working at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal hospitals. Additionally, he holds the position of Honorary Clinical Lecturer and Clinical Tutor with the University of Bristol.
“A butterfly lights besides us like a sunbeam, and for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world: but then it flies again. And though we wish it could have stayed; we feel so lucky to have seen it”
