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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
CA125 is the most widely used tumour marker for epithelial ovarian cancer.
Healthcare Science Week is celebrated from 8 -17 March 2024, which is an an opportunity to promote the amazing work of healthcare scientists and highlight the difference they make to patients’ lives
Every September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month raises awareness and understanding of blood cancers. This year, our cancer support workers are holding a series of events at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
by Gillian Bestwick
A new portrait exhibition at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital has been unveiled of the unseen heroes of healthcare. The display showcases NHS staff who do not have patient contact, but whose role is essential in helping clinical colleagues to keep providing care to patients.
The Delivery Suite at the Women's Centre at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is a state of the art facility, designed to give you the best possible service if you need medical assistance during labour.
The triscaphoid joint is located within the wrist joint, and involves the scaphoid, trapezium and trapezoid bones.
Serum - paired samples not normally required
Trace element analysis including selenium (Se) is not routinely indicated in the healthy population. Selenium levels are requested whenever a deficiency or toxicity is suspected due to the medical history or clinical signs and symptoms.
This page outlines the procedures in place to help ensure the safety of children attending the Emergency Departments in Gloucestershire.
The COVID-19 situation in the UK is changing over time and we therefore recommend that you follow the up-to-date advice being provided by Public Health England and the Government. There is also very useful information specifically for rheumatology patients provided by Versus Arthritis.
This is our ‘Journey to Outstanding’…
You may experience taste changes and/or a loss of appetite. This may be caused by your treatment, nausea and vomiting or by a sore mouth.
Post-transfusion purpura (PTP) is a delayed adverse reaction to a blood or platelet transfusion that occurs when the body has produced antibodies to the donor transfused platelet antigens. These antibodies destroy the patient's platelets leading to a rapid decline in platelet count. PTP usually presents 5–12 days after transfusion.
Septic arthritis is an infection of a joint where the joint often becomes hot, red and swollen and it is uncomfortable to move it.
Store at fridge temperature
by Leah Tomkins