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Hair loss and/or hair thinning can be a side effect of chemotherapy, it will depend on the drug you are given.
We use BD Vacutainer® Tubes for blood testing.
Screening for MSSA is only done by prior arrangement with Microbiology. Please contact the department for further information if screening is required.
Here you'll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about.
The wrist is the most complex joint in the body and the term ‘arthritis‘ is used to describe a swelling in a joint.
During the operation to treat your retinal condition, a bubble of gas or silicone oil was put into your eye. It is important that the gas or oil bubble floats into the correct position to support the part of the retina that needs flattening.
This page gives you information about your narrowband UVB phototherapy treatment. Please read the whole document so you understand what is required from you to help make the treatment safe and effective.
AFP is a possible marker of:-
PTH can be assayed during a parathyroidectomy on an urgent basis (i.e. intra-operative PTH levels) however this must be booked with the laboratory at least a week in advance. Please contact the duty biochemist for further details if access to this service is required.
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At Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, we believe that every baby being born is special. During your caesarean, there are ways in which we can help to assist you have an individual experience for the birth of your baby.
This page gives you information about minoxidil and its use, including the possible side effects.
Head and neck cancers can affect areas such as the mouth, throat, voice box, nose, and salivary glands.
medicines information for patients
Serum - paired samples not normally required
Microbiology
We are holding a Quality Summit on 26 November 2024 at Sandford Education Centre, Cheltenham General Hospital to explore a number of issues identified through investigating patient falls.
This page has been designed to help you exercise your sphincter muscles. Sphincter exercises can help you to reduce leakage from the bowel. These exercises are also beneficial for patients who are due to have a colostomy or ileostomy (stoma) reversal operation. When done correctly these exercises can build up and strengthen the muscles to help you to hold both wind and stool in the back passage.
