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Last night was a roaring success after an auction of lion sculptures raised nearly quarter of a million pounds for our new state-of-the-art cancer centre.
This page gives you instructions about the safe use of crutches.
Stoptober is coming! It’s never too late to quit smoking, and you will notice almost immediate improvements to your health when you stop.
No Smoking Day is around the corner! This year’s No Smoking Day is on March 12 2025.
by Matthew Little
by Rebecca Mustow
This page has been written to help you understand the emotional changes you may have after a stroke.
Department of Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Medicine also known as Clinical Biochemistry
Two South West Hospital Trusts have joined up with the regional Sight Loss Council to develop the first NHS audio guides for blind and visually impaired people. The new tools will help improve accessibility across hospitals in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bristol.
This page gives advice for patients with diabetes who are planning a family.
There are many different causes of knee pain, this page provides advice which is relevant to your problem. Please note that some patients will be provided with a knee splint. Specific advice will be provided which the clinician will discuss with you. Please ask if you need further information.
This page has been designed to help you exercise your sphincter muscles. Sphincter exercises can help you to reduce leakage from the bowel. These exercises are also beneficial for patients who are due to have a colostomy or ileostomy (stoma) reversal operation. When done correctly these exercises can build up and strengthen the muscles to help you to hold both wind and stool in the back passage.
This page explains what an ectopic pregnancy is, how it is treated and answers some of the commonly asked questions.
Abatacept is a fusion protein that consists of the extracellular domain of human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTL1-4) linked to a modified Fc portion of human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1).
This page explains what High Flow Nasal Oxygen (HFNO) is and why it is part of your treatment. It may also answer some of the questions that you may have about HFNO. The information on 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.
The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) team provides assessment, advice and information for people with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.
Patients, carers, families, friends and members of the public are invited to nominate a member of staff or a team who has gone the extra mile to provide outstanding care at Gloucestershire Hospitals
by Victoria Gaunt
Biopsy of palpable or impalpable lesions may be performed, the latter requiring stereotactic location.