Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, affecting around 1 in 8 during their lifetime. It’s also more common in men over fifty, those with a family history of prostate cancer, and those of African or Caribbean heritage.
X-rays provide the medical profession with a powerful diagnostic tool and can be utilised to help identify, diagnose, monitor, and even treat many pathologies.
Mild tension-type headaches are extremely common, and can often be managed from home. But this article explores the signs that indicate it's time to see a neurologist for your headaches, and the potential treatment options available.
Welbeck Women’s Health provides expert care to female patients.
While a curry, coffee, or alcoholic drink can cause a small bout of acid reflux, there are other causes which can lead to prolonged periods of reflux. In this short post, we highlight some of the signs of acid reflux, as well as how to combat it.
Rectal prolapse is a condition that distressing and debilitating for anyone who suffers from it. Mr Gregory Thomas from Welbeck Digestive Health teaches us more about this condition and its treatment options.
Commonly known as tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis is common for anyone who has been carrying out intense activity with their forearms. Our specialist team of orthopaedic and sports medicine consultants can help with treatment.
Breathlessness is a symptom we commonly see patients suffering from at Welbeck Lung Health. Professor Michael Polkey, Consultant Respiratory Physician at Welbeck and Royal Brompton Hospital, explains the various causes behind this symptom.
Inclisiran is a new cholesterol-lowering drug, the first of a class of treatments using RNA interference to boost the liver’s ability to remove harmful cholesterol. Dr Iqbal Malik takes a closer look at cholesterol and the efficacy of Inclisiran.
There can be some confusion regarding the differences between atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, and what they each mean for patients. These are some of the most common questions about both heart conditions.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), sometimes called rodent ulcer, is the most common form of skin cancer. Learn what BCC is, its causes and how it is treated.
Constipation is a condition that most adults will experience at some point. The main symptom is having trouble with your bowel movements; either from the movement being strenuous or you find yourself going to the toilet a lot less than usual.