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BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action – 7 April to 13 April and temporary changes to Cheltenham A&E
Giving in memory of a loved one lets you celebrate their life whilst also making a lasting difference to the lives of future patients
Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in the circulation originates mainly from the liver under control of pituitary growth hormone (GH). Levels of IGF-1 parallel those of GH.
Please read the information on this page carefully as it is important that you use your crutches safely and correctly to avoid any delay in your recovery.
Our maternity notes went paperless in summer 2023. Badger Notes allows you to stay up-to-date with your health information, upcoming appointments and important details about your pregnancy.
This includes Avening Ward, Nurse-Led Clinic, Oncology Outpatients and Worcester Suite at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Health bosses have reiterated their long-term commitment to maternity services at Cheltenham and Stroud following the extension of temporary changes helping to safeguard patient safety during labour and birth.
Coping with a diagnosis of secondary breast cancer can be overwhelming, but support is available.
We've developed a new set of Plaster Room web pages for patients, about plasters, splints, crutches and frames.
Blood Transfusion
You may find these national and local support groups and charitable organisations useful before, during and after your cancer treatment
Deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase, results in Fabry's disease, an X-linked, recessive, lysosomal storage disease, also known as Anderson-Fabry disease.
Apolipoprotein E (Apo E) genotyping is sometimes requested when a patient has significantly elevated cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations, when a patient presents with xanthomas on their skin and the doctor suspects Type III hyperlipoproteinaemia (also known as dysbetalipoproteinaemia, remnant disease or broad beta disease); or very rarely when family members have apo E e2/e2 and a doctor wants to see if the patient may be at a higher risk for early heart disease.
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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.
This page provides information about what to expect when you have Yag laser capsulotomy treatment.
This page gives you information about infertility laparoscopy and dye test to check your pelvis and fallopian tubes.
We have the care and dignity of your loved one at the very heart of our practice. We work closely with the bereavement and chaplaincy teams to support you and your family during what can be a very difficult time.
This page explains how we handle your health records. Your records contain detailed information about your medical history. We want to assure you that your personal information is always handled with your confidentially in mind.