Metformin for PCOS (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
Information for women who are considering taking Metformin for the treatment of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome (Fertility clinic patients)
This leaflet provides information on PCOS and treatment using Metformin for patients under the care of the Fertility Clinic.
Read moreMetformin use in pregnancy
This leaflet is for pregnant women with diabetes who have been started on Metformin tablets. It explains how the medication works, the side effects of the medication, how to take the medication and how to increase the dose gradually to minimise the side effects.
Read moreMethotrexate FAQs (Dermatology)
Answers some of the commonly asked questions from patients taking methotrexate for skin conditions
Read moreMethotrexate for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Explains about a drug called Methotrexate, used to treat Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Read moreMeticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Explains what MRSA is, how we test for it and how it is managed / treated
Read moreMeticillin Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) screening
Explains how and why we screen for Meticillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
Read moreMicrodiscectomy advice and exercises
Information to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your spinal operation
Read moreMicturating cystogram (adults)
What happens during a micturating cystogram (examination of the bladder and urethra) in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
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Explains what happens during a micturating cystogram examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Read moreMidline catheter insertion
What a midline catheter is, why they are used and what is involved when you have one placed
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Information to help you understand what a midline catheter is, why it is used, and what to expect when one is inserted in the Virtual Acute Care Unit
Read moreMidline catheter insertion patient consent
Benefits, risks and alternatives to a midline catheter insertion
Read moreMidwifery services in Berkshire
Information on how to access midwifery services at RBH if you live within Berkshire.
Read moreMigraine associated dizziness
Explains what migraine associated dizziness is and how it is treated or managed
Read moreMild hearing loss (children)
Tells you about what mild hearing loss means and what help is available
Read moreMilk free diet for children with milk allergy
Advice for parents and carers of babies and children with a milk allergy. It explains how milk allergy can affect your child’s health, how a diagnosis is made and how you can manage your child’s diet to reduce their symptoms
Read moreMinimal Change Glomerulonephritis (GN)
Explains what minimal change GN is - a condition in the glomeruli (the filter units) of the kidney - and how it is managed
Read moreMinor burns care (adults and children)
Aims to help you and/or your relative look after your burn injury following discharge from the Emergency Department (A&E)
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