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BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action – 7 April to 13 April and temporary changes to Cheltenham A&E
This page gives you information about the carbohydrate counting and Diabetes Education options for people with Type 1 Diabetes.
A felon is a bacterial infection of the pulp or fleshy part of the fingertip.
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel source. It is measured in conjunction with free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose in order to investigate hypoglycaemia or symptoms associated with ketoacidosis. The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.
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This page gives you information about the surgical management of miscarriage and answers the commonly asked questions about this operation.
This page aims to help individuals who struggle to hear and help make communication more effective and easier. These tips are designed for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and for those communicating with them. The aim is to support clearer, more effective communication for everyone involved.
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This is a reference laboratory investigation – tests performed in Southmead Hospital (NBT) Microbiology Department. Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory. The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. We recommend monitoring chloramphenicol levels in all patients who are being treated with chloramphenicol for suspected or confirmed bacterial meningitis There may be other circumstances when chloramphenicol levels may be useful – please discuss any other requests with the duty Consultant Microbiologist
There are several advantages in going private at our hospitals.
GHNHSFT works in collaboration with Approved Education Institutes (AEIs) across the region to provide practice placements for Undergraduate Nursing Students. We hope that the information you find on these pages will be useful and give you an insight into your placement and the learning opportunities available. We are very much looking forward to having you on placement with us.
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.
Diabetes and pregnancy Read this page if you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). This page explains what GDM is, how it is treated and how it may affect your pregnancy.
Runners, riders, donors and doctors are among the hundreds of people who have helped raise £500,000 for a life-saving hospital scanner.
HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of Stroud Hospitals League of Friends, visited the maternity unit at Stroud Hospital to meet mothers, babies and staff who benefit from the League's support.
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.
During your examination today the doctor or nurse specialist took a small biopsy (a tiny piece of tissue) about the size of a grain of rice from your cervix (neck of the womb). This will be looked at more closely in the laboratory to help us to diagnose abnormal cells and support and manage your care.
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.