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This page gives you information about having surgery for vulval cancer and answers some of the commonly asked questions.
This page has been written by the Insulin Pump Therapy Team to standardise the information given to patients about Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) pump therapy in Gloucestershire. We advise that you and/or your family read the booklet PDF attached to the bottom of this page and keep it in a safe place for reference when needed.
This page gives you information about having cardiac catheterisation, also called cardiac angiography (angiogram).
This page explains what a hysterectomy involves and answer some of the more commonly asked questions.
This page gives you information about the procedure known as a left hemicolectomy which is performed to remove a diseased area in your bowel. The page will also explain what the procedure involves and list some of the common complications associated with it.
This page gives you information about the procedure known as a right hemicolectomy and extended right hemicolectomy which are performed to remove a diseased area in your bowel. It explains what the procedures involve and also some of the common complications associated with them.
You have been referred this page because you are going to have the outpatient endometrial ablation treatment. This page gives you information about the treatment, your visit to the hospital and advice following your discharge.
An operation to decompress the carpal tunnel provides excellent relief from symptoms of tingling and numbness, particularly night-time symptoms.
Cubital tunnel release surgery is a procedure to relieve pressure on the ulnar nerve, which runs behind the elbow
Recent field safety notices provided by both ResMed and Phillips Healthcare concern the use of magnets on their CPAP therapy masks
Asma Pandor, an Admiral Nurse renowned for her dedication to dementia care at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours for her outstanding services to nursing.
Lumps and bumps may present anywhere in the hand and wrist. The vast majority entirely harmless. Many of these lumps are referred to as tumours – a word which many people associate with cancer. The word itself is derived from the Latin word meaning swelling or protuberance, and the word itself does not imply any cancerous growth.
by Lowri Bowen
Your child has had an injury to the arm which has been diagnosed as a buckle fracture. This injury is treated like a sprain and will not cause any long-term problems. The following information aims to explain what a buckle fracture is and how to support a child while it heals.
This page gives you information about your planned echocardiogram.
by Dr Alexandra Powell, Dr Jack Burnham and Dr Rachel Wright
Scientists have developed a pioneering new technique that can detect and diagnose one of the most common types of cancer within seconds - using light.
This page gives you information about carbohydrates and the recommended portion sizes for women with diabetes during their pregnancy.
An independent Citizens’ Jury will meet for the first time on 20 January in Brockworth to begin its work and look at how specialist hospital services in Gloucestershire could develop in the future.
This September, NHS, local authorities, and healthcare organisations across the country are uniting to deliver crucial messages to parents through ICON Week 2024.