Dr Aaisha Opel, Consultant Cardiologist at OneWelbeck Heart Health, looks at the treatment options available for atrial fibrillation patients.

Whether it be through friends, family or social media platforms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often associated with various rumours, half-truths and misconceptions. This can make it hard for you, as a patient, to know what to believe. In this article, we speak to Ms Claudine Domoney — a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist here at OneWelbeck — to separate the fact from the fiction once and for all, and discuss the true advantages and disadvantages of having HRT.

A large chunk of the UK’s population has asthma. Sophie Farooq, a Consultant Allergist, explains how to recognise triggers and how to manage the symptoms of this chronic illness.

Learn what the difference is between urology and nephrology from private healthcare specialists at OneWelbeck. Evaluate if you need a urologist or nephrologist and book an appointment.

Mr Shakil Vora is a Clinical Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser with over 15 years’ experience working in the NHS and the private sector

Dr Katherine von Klemperer is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist specialising in adult congenital heart disease, maternal cardiology, aortopathy, and congenital echocardiography.

Mr Alexander von Roon is currently co-lead for inflammatory bowel disease surgery at University College London Hospitals. Subspecialist interests in surgery include complex inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure and minimally invasive techniques.

Dysphonia usually occurs because of either a change in the shape of the surface of the vocal folds or in the way the vocal folds move. Both situations may lead to incomplete closure of the vocal folds when they come together causing irregular vibrations and thus irregular voice. Find out more here.

Voice feminisation surgery is performed to alter the length, bulk and tension of the vocal cords to raise the pitch of the voice.

VO2 max testing measures peak oxygen consumption to assess fitness levels and cardiovascular health. Conducted under professional supervision, the test involves cycling with increasing resistance while monitoring vital signs. It provides valuable insights to optimise training programmes, track progress, and improve performance.