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by Karen Thomas and Melanie Randles
This page gives you information about having a Mannitol Challenge Test (Osmohale®), including the preparation needed.
The Haematology and Blood Transfusion department provides a comprehensive high-quality screening and advisory service to Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and GP surgeries in Gloucestershire and parts of Worcestershire.
NB: different ApoB concentration targets may be used by specialists in treating people at high cardiovascular risk.
by Roshan Rahim
by Paul Dunckley
This summary provides the latest update on Maternity Services provision in Gloucestershire following a recent review
by Janice Allen, Resuscitation Officer
You have been advised to have a colonoscopy to help investigate the cause of your symptoms. It is important that you read this page before your appointment so that you understand what will happen during the procedure and the preparation involved.
by Dr John Boyes
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is opening a new Smell Disorders and Allergy Clinic at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital next month (November). The consultant-led service will be the first time that patients can be seen at a dedicated, specialist smell clinic in the area.
The purpose of the BRAID trial is to determine whether additional imaging with one of several types of scans is helpful in the early detection of breast cancer.
Anyone can be affected by pelvic health problems during or after pregnancy
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 new facility at Quayside in Gloucester will offer more than 80,000 extra diagnostic appointments each year, allowing patients across Gloucestershire to access potentially lifesaving checks more quickly, without having to go to hospital.
Two South West Hospital Trusts have joined up with the regional Sight Loss Council to develop the first NHS audio guides for blind and visually impaired people. The new tools will help improve accessibility across hospitals in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bristol.
Over 75% of apprentices at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust go on to find permanent work there, according to the latest figures.
Chemical Pathology
