01/08/2024: Day -1 I was asked to come in for admission to St Bartholomew’s Hospital (Barts) in London before 4pm on the day before the surgery. I had duly followed instructions and stopped clopidogrel, a blood thinner, a week before. This was too make sure I didn’t bleed excessively during the surgery since the effect […]
Semaglutide FAQs
By Dr Amer Sheikh • February 19, 2024 • No Comments
Semaglutide FAQs Are semaglutide, Ozempic and Wygovy the same? Yes, both Ozempic and Wygovy are brand names of the same medicine, semaglutide. They are made by the same company Novo Nordisk. Ozempic is the brand that they originally produced for diabetes. It comes in strengths of 0.25mg. 0.5mg and 1mg. After they found out that […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Pregnancy Testing
By Dr Amer Sheikh • October 22, 2023 • No Comments
Demystifying pregnancy testing For many women and couples, a pregnancy test can be a turning point—a moment filled with a mix of excitement, hope, and anxiety. With a myriad of pregnancy tests available in the UK market, it’s crucial to understand how they work, their accuracy, and when to use them. This guide aims to […]
PREGNANCY GESTATIONAL CALCULATOR PREGNANCY GESTATIONAL CALCULATOR Option 1: Calculate by Last Menstrual Period Enter the first day of your last menstrual period: Option 2: Calculate by Gestational Age from Ultrasound Enter the gestational age (in weeks and days) as given by the ultrasound: Weeks: Days: Enter the date of the ultrasound scan: Calculate Start Again
Electronic Private Prescriptions have revolutionised my patient care
By Dr Amer Sheikh • October 8, 2023 • No Comments
In an era where digital transformation is not only welcomed but expected, healthcare isn’t left behind. As a prescribing clinician, unnecessary paperwork and manual processing consumed both my private practice and my administrative staff. We were immersed in these inefficiencies and dedicated valuable time and resources that could be better used in patient care. Electronic […]
The Revolution of Online Private Prescriptions in the UK In the progressive world of medical advancements and technological evolution, a dynamic shift is underway that is transforming the way you can access online private prescriptions. Say goodbye to the tiresome waits and inconvenient appointments and embrace the future. We now live in a world where […]
BMI Calculator
By Dr Amer Sheikh • September 28, 2023 • No Comments
How to treat tennis elbow
By Dr Amer Sheikh • September 19, 2023 • No Comments
Tennis elbow is treatable The good news is that it is perfectly possible to do your own tennis elbow treatment at home. The not-so-good news is that a cure for tennis elbow can be challenging. Patience is essential in this process. There are no new treatments for tennis elbow that are proven but there are […]
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is an odd name to give to a problem which affects mostly people who do not play tennis! It is also called lateral epicondylitis, lateral epicondalgia or lateral elbow pain. The pain from tennis elbow is felt on the outer side of the elbow and the back of the […]
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- Parents urged to get young children flu vaccine September 14, 2024The flu vaccine is given to most children as a quick, painless spray up the nose, with no injection.
- Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year September 13, 2024Labour has confirmed it will implement the ban that the previous Conservative government committed to.
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