Encephalitis is the medical term for inflammation of the brain, often triggered by infections or as a result of autoimmune dysfunction. Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE) is a particular type of encephalitis. This occurs when the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which is incredibly common in the general population, gains access to Read more…
Peter Wheeler, previously a personal physician to Princess Diana, hit the headlines recently over allegations of negligence that led to the death of the former director of the National Bank of Greece. Barbara Vavalidis is the widow of Stefanos Vavalidis who died in January 2016, aged 69. She is bringing Read more…
Do you consider that your GP or a hospital doctor may have delayed diagnosis of a Vitamin B12 deficiency? If so, the consequences can be dramatic. On occasion you may experience low Vitamin B12 or folates as a result of a poor diet or through a condition such as pernicious Read more…
The focus of Gynaecological Awareness Month in 2016 is to encourage women to “Know Your Body”, to speak up and end the stigma surrounding gynaecological conditions. If you are experiencing symptoms that you think are unusual and you are concerned, always ask your Doctor. If the symptoms persist, ask again. Read more…
Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK with approximately 34,000 people being diagnosed in England every year and about 13,200 people dying from it. www.nhs.uk/be-clear-on-cancer/bowel-cancer/about As with most cancers, the earlier the diagnosis the better the chances of survival. In the case of bowel cancer, the Read more…
The consequences of medical negligence can be devastating for the person who has suffered the actual negligence, but in cases where a patient has died, the aftermath for the spouse or partner of that person, is often overwhelming. Life is often difficult to adjust to both emotionally and financially. I Read more…
Many people with long term conditions such as osteoarthritis will be prescribed a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to relieve their symptoms. This may be a drug such as Ibuprofen or Diclofenac. Whilst there may be real benefit from the drug in relieving pain, there are associated risks, particularly with long Read more…
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause various symptoms such as inflammation, swelling of the joints and pain. The symptoms can be mild to severe. In its most severe form, it can be extremely debilitating and can have devastating consequences on the lives of sufferers. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but Read more…
Have you undergone a procedure to which you consented but discovered afterwards that your surgeon had performed a different operation, the wrong operation, or a more radical procedure than you expected? If this has happened to you then the consequences can have a huge effect on your quality of your Read more…
Patients undergoing lower limb surgical procedures may subsequently experience a discrepancy in the length of their legs. Often this would be associated with a hip replacement operation due to arthritis or following a fall. As a general rule, if you have been left with a leg length discrepancy of more Read more…