Parkinson’s disease device trial

…Parkinson’s disease. The results of the trial are expected to be published in the coming years, and it will be interesting to see how the CUE1 device compares to traditional…

Two important chickenpox facts (that you probably didn’t know)

…or shingles Quick chickenpox facts Chickenpox is very common in the UK. So common that 90% of adults will have had it in childhood. It is however now considered uncommon…

Laboratory tests

…carry out many types of tests within 24 hours*. *Does not apply to all types of tests! Blood Tests We offer a comprehensive range of blood tests including: Liver function…

Cardiology Checks: Heart Disease is Preventable and Reversible

…of what comprises ‘a healthy lifestyle’, it is much more personal and alarming when the test comes back and you see abnormal numbers. Suddenly, the desire to make lifestyle changes…

Testosterone Deficiency

…then sustain change. Here at ROC our clinicians undertake a discrete and comprehensive assessment – comprising a detailed history and physical examination, along with morning blood tests to determine your…

Birth control options after having a baby

…relatively commonly. What contraceptive options are there? When it comes to contraception after birth, pretty much any contraceptive can be used, except for those breastfeeding, where current guidance still recommends…

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

…(immunosuppression). For example, shingles commonly occurs in younger people who have HIV/AIDS or whose immune system is suppressed with treatment such as steroids or chemotherapy. Symptoms of Shingles Shingles is…

The rise of Meningitis W and the MenACWY vaccine

…answer to this question unfortunately We’ve certainly seen some links between age, season, smoking, preceding Influenza A infection and living in closed or semi-closed communities (such as university halls or…

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Covid vaccine frontrunners in the UK Pfizer and its partner BioNTech are from the US and manufactured in Germany. It uses completely new technology in vaccine production by using ‘messenger’…

Low Breast Cancer Risk in Asian Women – Is It a Myth?

…women do not practice breast self-examination. Removing Cultural Barriers Perceptions of cancer and health behaviour are influenced by cultural beliefs. Common themes are ‘cancer is a taboo subject’ and ‘cancer…