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Sequence your genome at RoC – The future of medicine is here
Modern medicine is a wonderful thing. We have treatments and cures for many conditions that decades ago would have seriously harmed us or been fatal. But we all know the saying “prevention is better than cure”. What if there were a way of knowing what conditions you, as an individual, are prone to? Heart disease, […]
Viral warts and verrucae: what are your options
Warts and verrucas are notoriously difficult to get rid of. Some may manage to get rid of them within weeks or months, but some patients are bothered by this painful and / or unsightly condition for many years. So what are the warts, verrucas and how you can get cured? What are warts? Warts are […]
Having the shingles vaccine early
Following on from my last blog post on the chickenpox vaccine, it seems appropriate to complete the loop with a discussion around the shingles vaccine. Shingles is a very common and troublesome infection that is seen more frequently with age. Data from England and Wales suggests that over 50,000 cases of shingles occur in people […]
Inflammatory Arthritis – The Importance of Early Diagnosis
Inflammatory arthritis (such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Anklyosing Spondylitis and more) encapsulates a group of joint disorders where inflammation and damage occurs to our joints as a result of a problem in our immune system where our immunity attacks and targets our joints. The inflammation causes the symptoms of pain, swelling, stiffness and loss […]
Two important chickenpox facts (that you probably didn’t know)
Many know about chickenpox being a common infectious disease of childhood but few know these really interesting and useful facts. Today’s blog post will briefly touch on what is important to know about chickenpox but more than that we’ll discuss: How you can find out if you are immune to chickenpox (if you’re uncertain whether […]
The rise of Meningitis W and the MenACWY vaccine
Meningitis outbreak – March 2026 The UK Heath Security Agency (UKHSA) is issuing daily updates on the Meningitis B (MenB) outbreak. × In recent years, the UK has seen a concerning rise in cases of Meningococcal group W (MenW) disease, a serious and potentially life-threatening form of meningitis and septicaemia. This increase has highlighted the […]
Trying to conceive? Consider checking your vitamin D level
A recently published article by Mumford et al 1 showed that sufficient preconception vitamin D levels (25-hydroxyvitamin D ≥75 nmol/L) are associated with an increased likelihood of pregnancy and livebirth. The team also found that Increased vitamin D concentrations before conception were associated with reduced pregnancy loss. Quick study summary The study was a secondary […]
Five summer skin care myths
The sun is beginning to make its appearance and the British summer is certainly underway. Before you whip those arms and legs out and inflate the paddling pool, it is worth quickly familiarising yourself with the following myths around staying sun safe. 1. Sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer – TRUE Over […]
Fatty Liver Disease – Not Just A Condition Of Obesity
Fatty liver disease (also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD) affects up to 1 in 3 of us and is now the leading cause of chronic liver disease in Europe and the USA. NAFLD is predicted to become the most frequent indication for liver transplantation by 2030 (1). Although NAFLD is more common in […]
Are you apple shaped? Metabolic Syndrome is a possibility
Apple shaped bodies, carry more weight around their waist and unlike the pear-shaped ones, have a higher risk for metabolic syndrome and all its consequences. An apple-shaped body is a classic signal for metabolic syndrome. If you are concerned about your weight, its distribution and you would like to be assessed, staff at ROC Clinic […]
