The MMR Vaccine – Time to take action

…provide immunity during your future pregnancy and beyond so that you and your unborn baby won’t be at risk. For more information on the vaccine, get in touch. Reference: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/aug/20/low-mmr-uptake-blamed-for-surge-in-measles-cases-across-europe…

Understanding testicular cancer and why men should not be shy to get tested early

…in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. Testicular cancer is not as common as other types of cancer. It…

VIP

…replace the role of an NHS GP, we will ensure your care is comprehensive and coordinated Do I get my annual examination at ROC? The programme recommends that you have…

A new generation of osteoporosis treatments?

…Please get in touch. Disclosures David Reid acknowledges receipt of research funding, advisory board honoraria or speaker fees from all of the drug companies marketing drugs mentioned in this article…

Sleep and Mental Health

…sleep disturbances has been well documented. Many patients presenting to psychiatry clinics have complaints about sleep disturbances. Patients with clinical depression for example are far more likely to experience sleep…

Let’s look at our poo! Microbiome as a source of health or misery.

and low mood • unexplained weight change • worsening Acne or Eczema A comprehensive stool test will not only look at what is the overall makeup of these bugs. It…

Alcohol Addiction: ‘A pandemic within a pandemic’

and treatment – Mayo Clinic Alcohol misuse – NHS (www.nhs.uk) ‘A pandemic within a pandemic’: Drug and alcohol abuse soars with COVID-19 (restaurantbusinessonline.com) Alcohol Addiction: Signs, Complications, and Recovery (healthline.com)…

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…

Long term pelvic pain in men- could it be prostatitis?

…awareness will improve early diagnosis and better management. A common condition that we see in General practice is Prostatitis, which is inflammation of the prostate. This is a gland that…

Not so killer heels – Bunions and their treatment through keyhole surgery/minimally invasive surgery

…of surgery. After surgery, some good elevation at home will help keep swelling down. You can walk quite comfortably and go about light daily duties as required. I recommend outings…