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.
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.
During UEFA Euro 2020 played in 2021, Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark vs Finland and suffered a cardiac arrest. He received immediate CPR and was treated with a defibrillator on the field, which helped restore a normal rhythm.
Colitis is an inflammation of your colon, also known as your large intestine. Dr Simon Anderson explains the main symptoms associated with colitis and how it is typically diagnosed.
People with high cholesterol levels are often advised to take statins to help reduce their future risk of heart attack, strokes, and even death. In this article, Professor Jamil Mayet looks at the potential side effects of this type of medication.
In this article, Dr Susannah Bloch, a Respiratory Consultant, discusses lung cancer, one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide. She emphasises that early diagnosis improves survival rates, thanks to modern diagnostics and treatments.
A colonoscopy takes a look at the whole of the large bowel, up to the end of the small bowel; while a flexible sigmoidoscopy is a short test examining the rectum and sigmoid colon. Both tests are used to examine the health of your digestive system.
Welbeck present a series of webinars hosted by our Welbeck Consultants across various specialities.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition, affecting around 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. In this article, we share tips for managing the condition at home and the treatment options available.
Heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump blood as it is needed around the body. Failure can occur at any age but is most frequent in older patients. Heat failure cannot usually be cured, but it is manageable.