Top tips for moles: what to be aware of and when to take action

Sarah, the Duchess of York, has marked the significance of Cancer Prevention Action Week, urging individuals not to overlook their health check-ups. She cautioned that "days could be the crucial factor between life and death." Having battled breast cancer less than a year ago, the Duke of York's former wife received a diagnosis of an aggressive form of skin cancer in January. In this helpful guide, an expert dermatologist gives the lowdown on moles and how you should monitor them.

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Keeping Your Heart Healthy with Dr Boon Lim

Dr Boon Lim, Consultant Cardiologist at OneWelbeck Heart Health, has released a book as part of the Penguin Life Experts series. In this concise guide, Dr Lim shares his advice for achieving optimum heart health, from hypertension, cholesterol and inherited cardiac conditions, to chest pain, fainting and stress. Read an exclusive extract from the book below, and scroll to the bottom to purchase.
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What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and what are the symptoms?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common condition, and one that we see a lot of at OneWelbeck Endocrinology. Professor Maralyn Druce, Consultant Endocrinologist, takes a closer look at the condition and what the common symptoms are.
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What to do if you think you may have tennis elbow

Lateral epicondylitis may be the lesser-known clinical term for the condition, but tennis elbow is a common problem for anyone who has been carrying out intense activity with their forearms. At OneWelbeck, we have a specialist team of orthopaedic and sports medicine consultants who help patients suffering from tennis elbow. If you are looking for treatment for the condition or are wondering if you’re showing some of the symptoms associated with tennis elbow, here is everything you need to know.
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How Do Different Contraception Methods Affect Your Periods?

In this article, we are going to look at birth control and periods — including what contraception is, why it is used and how it can affect your menstrual cycle. Find out all of this and more with OneWelbeck.
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Fatty Liver – what is it and how does it affect you?

Fatty liver is a relatively common condition that we see at OneWelbeck Digestive Health. In this article, Professor Hemant Kocher, Consultant General and HPB (hepato-pancreatic-biliary) Surgeon at OneWelbeck, takes a closer look at fatty liver, what causes it, and the different courses of treatment available.
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Anal Fistula: What Are The Treatment Options?

Anal Fistula: What Are The Treatment Options?

An anal fistula is a relatively common problem however it is important to receive an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan. Mr Gregory Thomas from OneWelbeck Digestive Health takes a closer look at the condition and its treatment option...

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What Are The Four Main Types Of Cough And How Are They Treated?

What Are The Four Main Types Of Cough And How Are They Treated?

Coughs are hard to deal with but knowing the type of cough you have can make it easier to treat. Find out the different types of cough and their treatment here.

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What’s the difference between an anal skin tag and a haemorrhoid (pile)?

What’s the difference between an anal skin tag and a haemorrhoid (pile)?

Anal skin tags and haemorrhoids are relatively common conditions and can exhibit similar symptoms and appearances. Mr Jonathan Wilson, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at OneWelbeck Digestive Health, explains how both patients and doctors ca...

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What’s the difference between an endoscopy and a colonoscopy?

What’s the difference between an endoscopy and a colonoscopy?

Endoscopy and colonoscopy are two of the procedures we carry out most at OneWelbeck. Both are used to visualise parts of your digestive tract, however there are multiple differences between the two. Read on to find out more.

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What’s the Difference Between a Colonoscopy and a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?

What’s the Difference Between a Colonoscopy and a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?

A colonoscopy takes a thorough look at the whole of the large bowel, up to the end of the small bowel; while a flexible sigmoidoscopy is a short test which only examines the rectum and sigmoid colon. These common tests are used to examine the health ...

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The new agents in Diabetes – when should I take them?

The new agents in Diabetes – when should I take them?

The SGLT-2 Inhibitors have been around for a few years (Empagliflozin, Canagliflozin, Dapaglif lozin). The data on cardiovascular benefits are increasing, but as with all powerful drugs, they cant be used in all patients. They are useful in a type 2 ...

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Shoulder Dislocations – why do they happen and how can they be treated?

Shoulder Dislocations – why do they happen and how can they be treated?

The shoulder is the most unstable joint in the body. This is mainly due to the fact that the size of the socket is relatively small compared to the ball that sits against it. Many surgeons make the analogy of balancing in a golf ball on tee. Most dis...

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Why did Hailey Bieber have a stroke?

Why did Hailey Bieber have a stroke?

Last month, Hailey Bieber shared on social media that she had recovered after suffering a mini stroke in March. This week, the model posted a video on her YouTube channel describing her hospitalisation, and what her doctors say cause the mini stroke....

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Why do patients have side effects with statins?

Why do patients have side effects with statins?

In the UK, as in other Western nations, large numbers of people have extremely high cholesterol levels. This is one of the main reasons for the very high levels of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems that we have in our society. ...

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