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by Paul Dunckley
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb is particularly important because it allows stable pinch grip. Loss of this ligament, therefore, potentially impairs pinch grip.
Kidney cancer, also called renal cancer, is a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys.
This page aims to answer any questions you may have about taking rifampicin and clindamycin for the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). If you have any further questions or concerns, please speak to a doctor or nurse caring for you.
The information on this page answers many of the commonly asked questions about leg ulcers. If you have any further questions about your condition or treatment, please feel free to ask at your next clinic appointment or the next time you see your primary care nurse.
This page has been produced to answer the most commonly asked questions about HPV (Human Papilloma Virus).
Individuals who are at continuous risk should have their antibody levels tested every six months. Reinforcing doses of vaccine should be given if serology indicates that antibody levels are below a protective antibody titre of at least 0.5 IU/mL (WHO 2010).
This page gives you information about bimatoprost eye drops used to stimulate eyelash growth and the possible side effects.
Feeding is so much more than just provision of nutrients, it will help build relationship with your baby and help you learn their communication cues.
This page provides you with basic information about vaginal vault prolapse and how it is repaired with a procedure called pelvic floor repair and sacrospinous fixation. Sacrospinous fixation is a vaginal procedure performed for women who have developed vaginal vault prolapse after a hysterectomy.
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service will be carrying out a training exercise at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Tuesday 18 November 2025, between 6pm and 9pm.
EDTA blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required).
Everyone diagnosed with diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), aged 12 and above, will be invited to Diabetic Eye Screening. This will be repeated yearly with some exceptions for patients we have referred into the hospital eye services.
In August 2021, a National Patient Safety Alert was issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for some Philips CPAP and CPAP-like devices.
In recent years, maternity care across the UK, including Gloucestershire, has been closely monitored and reviewed to ensure people receive the best possible care
We were highlighted by NHS England earlier this year as one of the Trusts that has seen the greatest improvements in identifying and treating sepsis.
