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The change to (Sensitive - increased dose required) recognises that for certain bug / drug combinations an increased dose of an antibiotic should be given to assure the organisms are exposed to adequate concentrations of the antibiotic at the site of infection.
Following your thyroid surgery, you have been referred to the Gloucestershire Oncology Centre for Radioactive Iodine (RAI) therapy. This page gives you information about the preparation, treatment and aftercare.
This information is aimed at healthcare professionals who are using our pathology services.
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.
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You have been referred this page after receiving X-ray radiation as part of your diagnosis or treatment. This page will give you basic information about radiation and advice on how to care for your skin following your procedure.
Clomid® (Clomiphene citrate) or Letrozole are used in women who do not ovulate (produce eggs) regularly each month leading to infertility. These medicines stimulate eggs to develop in the ovaries and be released for fertilisation. These medications will work best for you if you maintain your BMI between 19 and 30.
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This page provide information on Self-titration of basal insulin at home for Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
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If patient on high dose biotin therapy (>5mg/day) collect sample at least 8 hours after the last dose.
This page is for those with parental responsibility for children who need X-ray’s and scans when there are concerns raised for a child’s welfare.
This page has been written to help you understand more about Lichen Planus (LP) affecting the vulva and/or vagina. It gives you information about Lichen Planus, what causes it and the available treatment. Listed at the end of the page are the websites where you can find out more about the condition.
Carboxyhaemoglobin levels (COHb) are indicated when there is a clinical suspicion of carbon monoxide poisoning.
This page gives you information about infections around your anus (bottom) known as perianal abscesses. Also included is information about fistulae (abnormal connections) that can happen in this area.
This page provides you with information about the condition Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). It is designed for parents/carers of babies on the Neonatal Unit who are examined and found to have this condition.
This page gives you information about your planned exercise stress echocardiogram.