Are King Charles’ sausage fingers due to dactylitis (psoriasis-related)? The cause of King Charles’ sausage fingers (and toes) have been much debated. Could they due to dactylitis, and psoriasis-related? So, are King Charles’ sausage fingers due to dactylitis (psoriasis-related)? Yes. Well, MyHSN thinks dactylitis is the most likely diagnosis. This is most commonly associated with […]
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When will my GP appointments go back to normal? They won’t. Sorry. The world has changed. COVID-19 has altered many aspects of society (think Teams and Zoom). And general practice is no different. Society has changed forever. Medicine has changed forever. How are practices working now? All appointments are being triaged – this means that […]
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What is the wait to see a GP in the UK? If it is urgent – you can usually be assessed by (or see) your GP within three hours during the day. If not urgent – most people can see their GP in less than a week. A few wait longer than 2 weeks, but […]
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Why isn’t breast cancer screening (mammography) done through your GP? The short answer is .. it could be. Some cancer screening is done through your GP, like cervical cancer smear. But for historical reasons, this is not true of breast cancer. There is a national NHS Breast Screening Programme, which organises mammography, which are x-rays […]
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What exactly are vitamins and why do we need them? In this article we will describe what exactly are vitamins – and why do we need them. Definition – vitamins are organic compounds which are needed in small quantities to sustain life. An organic compound is one that contains carbon. When an organism (living thing) […]
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What can I not I take with me to a mental health ward? This will vary depending on where you are staying in hospital and risk assessments on that ward. There are a number of items that may not be permitted on the ward, due to a risk that they could be used to harm […]
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What is a post-mortem? A post-mortem examination is an examination done after a person has died, to try and work out why they died. A post-mortem may be done for three main reasons: If it is not clear why the person died If there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death or a possible crime has […]
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What does a positive BRCA test mean? Positive test for the BRCA gene mutation (change) This means you have inherited a variant on the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. This means you have a higher lifetime risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. It does not mean that you WILL develop cancer. Negative test for the […]
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Should I have a BRCA test? What are BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes? BRCA1 and BRCA2 are examples of genes that raise your cancer risk if they become altered. If you have a fault (mutation) in BRCA (“BRAH-kuh”) genes 1 or 2, your risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer is significantly increased. The genes […]
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Day of an operation: do’s and don’ts Don’t panic. Relax. You are going to be OK. If you are having a general anaesthetic .. 5 Do’s 1. Do drink clear fluids from midnight but nothing for 2 hours prior to arrival time. Examples of clear liquids include: Water, 7-Up, Sprite etc Clear tea Plain, black […]
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