Medical Articles & News
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Described as a “gamechanging” drug by The Guardian and others, Veoza (or Veozah in the USA) prevents hot flushes and could benefit hundreds of thousands of women. And it has now been approved for use in the UK.
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Lichen sclerosus (LS) is an inflammatory skin condition of unknown cause 1. Research studies have discovered the immune system in an abnormal response produces anti-bodies to components of the skin in the tissues that nourish and support it called the extracellular matrix. These antibodies initiate a complex cascade of cellular factors and chemical mediators (cytokines) […]
A useful summary from the BMS
Some hormone replacement therapy Summary points The full statement, scientific papers, charts, presentations etc are available in the Members Area of the British Menopause Society. If you are not a member you can join online. The following summary is taken from their site. All women should have access to advice so that they can make […]
History of The General Medical Council
This article is taken from the General Medical Council and can be read in its original form on their web site here: www.gmc-uk.org/about/who-we-are/our-history Where we started from Antibiotics were decades from discovery and the NHS a distant dream when we formed in 1858. Before we were formed under the Medical Act, there were 19 bodies […]
The Following patient information links are provided for your help and benefit via the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists . If you have any specific questions please contact me via my office contact details or the contact form and I will endeavor to assist you. Endometriosis www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/endometriosis/ The endometriosis information here aims to help […]
What endometriosis is and how common it is
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the inner lining of the womb (endometrium) is found elsewhere, usually in the pelvis around the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes. It is a very common condition, affecting around 1 in 10 women. You are more likely to develop endometriosis if your mother or […]
