Genome Sequencing with NAG
Looking for a truly unique Christmas present for a loved one? Why not give them a voucher for genetic code testing at ROC! By Dr Nicola Harrison Why test your genome? Genome is a current buzz word and means a …
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Rhinolight, the latest treatment for Hay fever & Allergic Rhinitis – available now at ROC
Hay fever can be either perennial (all year round) or seasonal (namely spring/summer) and can have a significant impact on children and adults leading to missed exams, absent work days …
Breast Screening – Not all mammograms are equal
What is mammography? Mammography has been around for decades and is generally used for three reasons: Screening – This is for people at average risk of breast cancer who undergo …
Varicose Veins assessment at ROC
Unsightly varicose veins are a common long-term condition affecting women and men. They usually occur in the legs or feet, but can happen anywhere. They often run in families and …
Get the healthcare you need – now
By Dr Stuart McMain What an eighteen months or so we have all had. The world has been turned upside down and no more so than in healthcare, where traditional …
Time for a review of your painkillers
By Dr Diane Dobb Have you been taking painkillers for more than several months? Pain is one of the most common complaints we see and manage. People are often resigned to …
Mind the shoulder this gardening season!
By Dr Stuart McMain The garden centres are open, life is easing, and many of us are looking to perk ourselves up with colourful displays in the garden. Or perhaps …
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): A common cause of abdominal discomfort, bloating and gas.
By Dr Diane Dobb Digestion and absorption of food occurs in the small intestine. There are usually very few bacteria here, in comparison with the large intestine, where bacteria are needed …
All You Need to Know About the New Shingles Vaccine – Shingrix
By Dr Nicola Harrison Firstly – what is Shingles? Shingles is also known as Herpes Zoster and is a severely painful blistering skin rash that can only occur in those …
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Hormone Health for Women after 40
By Dr Diane Dobb Oestrogen and COVID All women should monitor for changes in our emotional and physical wellbeing from our thirties onwards. Oestrogen affects every single cell in our …