10 CHF (chronic heart failure) facts We will now go through 10 facts for health professionals about CHF (chronic heart failure). These are mainly for health professionals. Key Points Definition: a progressive condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s needs. The commonest cause is ischaemic heart disease (IHD) […]
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10 schizophrenia facts In this article we will describe 10 schizophrenia facts. Key Points Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental health disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behaviour. Symptoms are classified into positive (hallucinations, delusions), negative (social withdrawal, apathy), and cognitive (impaired memory, attention). The condition affects around 1% of the population […]
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10 obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) facts In this article, we will describe 10 facts about obstructive sleep apnoea. 1. Definition Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterised by repeated episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, leading to disrupted breathing patterns. Patient with OSA on continuous positive […]
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10 IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) facts In this article we will describe 10 facts about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Key Points Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits without any identifiable organic cause. It is diagnosed based on clinical criteria (Rome IV) and […]
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Peptic ulcer (patient info factsheet) In this article, we will describe 10 facts for patients on peptic ulcers. 1. Definition. A peptic ulcer is a sore or open wound that forms in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or oesophagus – causing a gastric, duodenal or oesophageal ulcer. It is primarily caused by the erosion […]
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Why are surgeons called Mr or Miss? Surgeons are always addressed as Mr or Miss in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The tradition arose before 1800 when physicians were by definition doctors who possessed a university medical degree (an MD). Surgeons seldom had any formal qualifications. Physicians were also members of the […]
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How to write a good outpatient clinic letter In this article we will go through our 10 top tips for writing a good outpatient clinic letter. Writing a good outpatient letter is a skill that you are not taught at medical school. Do you want to improve your outpatient clinic letters? This is how to do […]
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10 endometriosis facts In this article we will describe 10 endometriosis facts. Key Points Endometriosis is a chronic, often painful condition where tissue similar to the endometrium grows outside the uterus. Common symptoms include dysmenorrhoea, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. Diagnosis is often delayed due to varied symptoms, with an average delay of 7-8 years. […]
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10 facts about Parkinsons’ Disease – symptoms causes and treatment This is an article that describes 10 facts about Parkinson’s Disease, focusing on its symptoms, causes and treatment. 1. What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantia nigra. This leads to […]
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10 multiple sclerosis (MS) facts Here are 10 facts about MS and what it means. 1. What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In the UK, there are over 130,000 patients with MS, and upto 7000 new cases per year. This means […]
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