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The information on this page explains what non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is and when it might be used. It may also answer some of the questions that you may have about NIV. This page is not meant to replace the consultation between you and your medical team but may help you to understand more about what is discussed. Please do not hesitate to speak to the doctor, nurse or physiotherapist if you have any further questions.
In May 2009, the EU Committee for Medicinal products for Human Use (CHMP) concluded that concomitant use of any Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) with clopidogrel should be avoided unless considered essential.
Dr Anderson is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 20 years of specialised practice in training and endoscopic therapy, with a particular interest in bowel cancer screening. His clinical practice is purely endoscopy-based, mainly at Cheltenham General Hospital’s endoscopy unit.
This page provides you with information about the condition Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). It is designed for parents/carers of babies on the Neonatal Unit who are examined and found to have this condition.
This page gives you information about having an endoanal ultrasound scan. Your appointment will be at the Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI) located in the GI/Lung Function Department at Cheltenham General Hospital. Please report to Lung Function Department reception on arrival at the hospital.
A team of local hospital staff, led by their Chief Executive Deborah Lee, will face up to an epic army challenge on Exmoor this weekend to raise vital funds for local cancer patients.
Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH) is a very common inherited disorder of iron metabolism, characterised by inappropriately high absorption of iron, leading to excessive storage in the liver, skin, pancreas, heart, joints and testes.
No Smoking Day is around the corner! This year’s No Smoking Day is on March 12 2025.
by Matthew Little
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This page has been written to help you understand the emotional changes you may have after a stroke.
Three common conditions affect the little finger, and sometimes present to the hand clinic with symptoms
Dr Fletcher specialises in medical retina ophthalmology
General anaesthetist with a specialist interest in Obstetric, Regional and Upper Gastrointestinal Anaesthesia.
The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
This page provides guidance on the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet during your radiotherapy treatment.
Thanks to your support, a new charity-funded portable ultrasound is helping to provide faster diagnosis and treatment for local patients.
It's Dementia Action Week and we're proud to announce a collaboration with Gloucestershire charity Mindsong to launch “Sounds of the Soul,” a music playlist designed to support the wellbeing of Muslim patients living with dementia.
Your time is one of the biggest gifts you can give and there are a number ways you can get involved
Biopsy of palpable or impalpable lesions may be performed, the latter requiring stereotactic location.
