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ROC Health Set To Expand Its Foothold In The NE Scotland Private Health Market
ROC Clinic Aberdeen – Welcomes all to New Premises Within the last week we relocated to new enhanced premises.We welcome all visitors and any questions you may have about our services by phone 01224 515 254 or aberdeen@rochealthservices.com, or you can simply just walk in and talk to one of our representatives at reception. ROC […]
Work-related stress
We all know what stress is, right? But what is the difference between work pressure and work stress? When does work pressure become stress? Everyone experiences different work pressures on a daily basis, which help motivate us and enable us to perform at our best. But when we experience too much pressure without the opportunity […]
An International Student’s Perspective on ROC Clinic
Coming from California to work and study in London was intimidating at first. Not knowing anyone and taking a leap of faith into the Study Abroad program at my university, I decided that a visit to the UK would enrich my college experience and truly help me understand just how expansive the world really is. […]
Pharmacogenetics and depression – Taking the guesswork out of treating mood disorders
Antidepressant medication is a commonly used treatment for people suffering from mood and anxiety disorders. However, it is estimated that approximately half of patients commenced on such treatment do not notice any improvement in their symptoms, with even less noticing a complete resolution of their symptoms (1). The way in which individuals respond to, and […]
Where are we with the Male Birth Control?
For decades contraception has fallen to the female in most couples, due to the effectiveness of female contraceptives and the lack of a satisfactory male alternative. Current reversible methods consist of ‘pulling out’, which is not effective, or using condoms. Condoms, while very effective if used correctly, are not popular with most men as they […]
Chronic Pelvic Pain in women
Chronic pelvic pain in women is often a debilitating condition resulting in a significant reduction in quality of life in the affected individuals. It is a common presentation in UK primary care, with 38 per 1000 women affected annually—a rate comparable to those of asthma (37 per 1000) and back pain (41 per 1000) (1). […]
Mumps outbreaks in the press – What should you know?
With the focus on measles in the recent months, less attention has been given to the outbreaks of mumps described in the press at several universities in UK. Mumps and Measles usually go ‘hand in hand’ when people talk about the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine/MMR. What is Mumps? Mumps is a viral infection cause by a paramyxovirus. […]
Are your Firmicutes making you fat?
How your gut microbiome may be affecting your weight. The bacteria that live in our gut (more recently termed the “gut microbiome”) are becoming linked increasingly with a number of health conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disorders to mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression. Another condition emerging with possible links to […]
Giving Blood Saves Lives
The Blood Transfusion Service always needs blood donors. Donated blood is used to treat critically ill patients who have lost blood through accidents, surgery or chlid birth, and for some chronic medical conditions. Constituents of blood, platelets and plasma, are also used to treat conditions such as clotting disorders. The blood transfusion service works 365 […]
Codeine – If I can buy it over the counter then it must be safe?
Here we discuss the medication codeine, its uses, and potential drawbacks. What is codeine? Codeine is considered one of the commonly used painkillers in the UK for mild to moderate pain. It is also used to treat diarrhoea and is sometimes an ingredient in some cough syrups, as it can be used to suppress […]
