Azathioprine – a tablet used for suppressing immune system Azathioprine is a medicine used for organ transplants and many autoimmune conditions Generic name: Azathioprine [ ay-za-THYE-oh-preen ]...
Tacrolimus – a tablet used for suppressing immune system What is tacrolimus? Tacrolimus is a potent immunosuppressant. Like ciclosporin, it belongs to the group of medicines known as calcineurin...
Ciclosporin – a tablet used for suppressing immune system Ciclosporin is a tablet used to suppress the immune system – e.g. to prevent organ transplant rejection, and to treat autoimmune c...
Is CKD a disease or normal ageing? (does it even exist?) As you can imagine this a deliberately controversial article. Here goes. This article is mainly for health professionals. Key Points CKD stages...
What is Normal GFR by Age and Gender? Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Nephrologist (Hospital Kidney Specialist). Last updated: June 2026 Or, more specifically, what is an average...
What to Bring Checklist for Patients Going to A&E Here is a practical checklist of what to pack if you or a loved one needs to head to A&E. Being prepared can make a stressful, long wait much ...
How Can an NHS Hospital Reduce Waiting Lists (in 2026)? Reducing NHS waiting lists in 2026 is a massive, multi-front operation. Following the 2025 Elective Reform Plan, the NHS has shifted away from s...
What should be in a Hospital Discharge Checklist? I.e. so you know exactly what paperwork and medications to ask for before you leave the hospital. Leaving the hospital is an exciting milestone, but t...
What Should Be on a Hospital Bag Checklist? i.e. a Hospital Bag Checklist for a planned admission to help you or a loved one prepare for the ward routine. It is often the small things that make a hosp...
What time do doctors do ward rounds in hospitals? 1. The Main Morning Round (The “Consultant Round”) Time: Usually between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM – usually 8:00 to 9:00 AM What happen...
