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On this page, you'll find a list of medical terms designed to help patients better understand their condition and treatment.

Total calcium is measured in serum or lithium heparin plasma but can also be measured in urine, particularly when investigating the cause of a raised blood calcium level and wishing to exclude familial hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia or in the context of the formation of renal calculi.

Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) cell count, microscopy & culture

February is LGBTQ+ history month, where diversity and inclusion is vital for performance, wellbeing, and making a meaningful difference to all colleagues.

The principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the successful delivery of patient care and these underpin our vision of the best care for everyone.

Saturday 29 May marked a year since we began offering serology testing for COVID-19 at our Chemical Pathology laboratory at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

by Camilla Sweet

This month's Board Meeting was held on the 26 February 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in Board Room, 1 College Lawn, Cheltenham.

This month's Board Meeting took place on the 29 July 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in the Gallery Room, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

This month's Board Meeting took place on the 31 January 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Lecture Hall, Sandford Education Centre, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham.

This month's Board Meeting took place on the 10 May 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Lecture Hall, Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

This month's Board Meeting took place on the 7 June 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud.

Two of the county’s most established and enduring organisations joined forces in April 2013 to establish the successful ‘Caring Chorus’ choir.

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.

Patients are now able to view Gloucestershire Hospitals appointment information and associated letters, as well as receive reminders in the NHS App.

by Helen Overton, Silvia Oliva and Vivienne McCrorie

You have been asked to look at this page because because it has been suggested that Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) may assist in the healing of your wound.

This pagegives you information about doxycycline and its use, including side effects. It has been suggested that you take doxycycline because it is considered an important part of the treatment for many types of hair and scalp disorders including Lichen planopilaris and Follicultius decalvans.

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