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Ascending cholangitis This is infection within the bile duct and is more likely if the duct is blocked. ERCP is generally a safe procedure.
What is a DVT?
Colonisation means that the bacteria is present, perhaps in the bowel (gut) or on the skin, but is not causing infection.
How is pleural aspiration done?
It is useful when feeling restless and may help to reduce a rapid pulse. It is good for panic attacks.
What is acute glaucoma?
What is cervical ectropion?
This is a test to find out if there is a problem in the bladder.
As this medication is only given once a week it is easy to forget.
What is an Endoscopy?
The key to this procedure is precise probe placement to ensure the tumour is adequately treated whilst avoiding damage to healthy tissue and surrounding
If there is no response, it is likely that the patient is not B12 deficient and other causes of the clinical problem must be sought.
cases when malignancy of the urinary tract is either suspected or needs to be excluded.
The in-lab turnaround time is normally less than 48 hours.
The patient is not required to fast unless a gut hormone profile is also required.
It is caused when the opening of the bladder is weak or unsupported.
It is recommended that the request form is clearly marked as "URGENT" and that the sample is taken to CGH Pathology Reception by hand.
It has also encouraged us to develop a research culture within the team, everyone is always interested in what Reggie is working on and what trials are
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What is a CVC?