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Why travel consultations are more important now than ever before
After 2 years of pandemic-related travel restrictions, the world is opening back up. Travel rules might be easing up, but travel-related infections are not. As you prepare for your trip abroad, protecting yourself against Covid-19 will likely be at the forefront of your mind. But it’s important to consider what steps you should be taking […]
Our Planet, Our Health: Tips for taking care of ourselves and the world around us
In celebration of World Health Day, we are sharing our tips on taking care of ourselves and the world around us. Ways we can take care our health 1. Take part in gratitude practice Gratitude practice is the art of taking time to consider what we are grateful for. Many researchers have carried out studies […]
Cervical Screening: What you need to know
The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It is located between the vagina and the uterus (womb) and is often referred to as the neck of the womb. How common is cervical cancer? There are 3200 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed every year in the UK. This means that 9 people are […]
Using fertility app trackers for contraception
In recent times it has become increasingly popular for women to track menstruation on mobile apps. The use of technology to take the guesswork out of tracking is significantly helping women to work out fertile days and also when to use contraception. Although reproductive apps are useful for menstruation tracking, their reliability for contraception use […]
Why Covid 19 Pandemic Should Not Stop You Seeking Routine Help For Your Health Matters
We are approaching 2 years since the Covid 19 pandemic started. Delays in routine healthcare have been highly publicised, whether a consequence of Covid restrictions or patient behaviours, with individuals avoiding medical care due to Covid 19 concerns. In my opinion, these delays are further compounded by the lack of face-to-face consultations and a drive […]
Genome Sequencing with NAG
Why test your genome? Genome is a current buzz word and means a human’s complete set of DNA, including all 22,000 genes. Although most DNA is identical between people, there are small differences or variants that make us all unique. Certain variants can be linked to certain health conditions and so by sequencing the whole genome should enable us, as your physicians, to truly personalise your care through predicting illness; modifying any risk factors in your lifestyle; […]
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 and generally poor performance. Symptoms are due to excess fluid in the facial tissues and similar to a common cold such as runny or blocked, […]
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 routine mammography to find cancers that are not yet symptomatic. Surveillance – This refers to women that are at a high risk of breast cancer […]
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 are made worse by pregnancy, and doing a lot of standing. Sometimes weaknesses in the walls of the superficial veins cause them to enlarge, resulting […]
Get the healthcare you need – now
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 methods of accessing care have changed so much. The reality of the “new normal” now includes e-mail, video and telephone consultations and getting the face-to-face contact of “old style” […]
