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Dr Melissa Wickremasinghe

She took up her consultant post in 2007 and has set up a lung fibrosis and sarcoidosis service at St Mary’s hospital imperial college NHS healthcare trust which is now recognised and designated as one of only a few specialist centres in the UK.
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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 dislocations are seen during sports especially contact an overhead with rugby being the main culprit. Toby Baring, Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon at OneWelbeck Orthopaedics, has taken a closer look at shoulder dislocations, possible courses of treatment, and how to stabilise the shoulder after injury.
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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. OneWelbeck Heart Health’s Dr Iqbal Malik takes a closer look at strokes and their causes, both in young and older patients.
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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. The average cholesterol level in the UK is about 5mmol/l, compared with under 2mmol/l in societies in which westernised lifestyles are not the norm. In the UK, therefore, the average person has about two and a half times as much fat in his or her blood vessels. It is not surprising that our arteries get clogged up with fat.
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Gallstones: why do they cause pain and discomfort?

In most instances, gallstones do not produce any symptoms. However, in some instances they can produce abdominal pain which can require treatment and intervention. Expert surgeon, Professor Hemant Kocher explains when gallstones become a problem and how they can be treated.
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The myths about why insomnia is harmful; and why it is really harmful

Insomnia isn't just about getting less sleep, which could be considered normal for some people. Instead, it's about the negative impact that this lack of sleep has on our daytime functioning. This is one of the harmful effects of insomnia.
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Why is the gut microbiome so important to overall health?

Your gut is full of billions of different microbes and bacteria that keep your overall health in check. While the word may normally have a negative association in most people’s minds, the bacteria contained within your gut — known collectively as your gut’s microbiome — actually help maintain your health. In this guide, we are going to highlight exactly what your gut microbiome is, what it does for your body and why it is so important for sustaining your overall health and wellbeing.
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Why is a quarter of the population now wearing heart rate wearables?

Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Iqbal Malik, explains why a quarter of the population are now wearing heart rate wearables.
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Professor Jonathan White

Professor Jonathan White is a Dermatologist here at OneWelbeck Skin Health & Allergy. He has a particular interest in inflammatory skin diseases and allergy. He worked for many years as a consultant at the St John's Institute of Dermatology in London and now is based for his academic work at the université libre de Bruxelles in Belgium. He is a member of the Medical and Scientific Committee of the World Health Organization for ICD-11 in Geneva.
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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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