Nuclear Medicine diagnostic imaging information for carers and comforters
Explains what the radiation risk is of accompanying a patient during a Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedure in order to provide physical or emotional support
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Nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures - radiation risks
Outlines the small risk from the diagnostic use of radiation during common nuclear medicine tests
Read moreNuclear Medicine therapeutic imaging information for carers
Explains what the radiation risk is of accompanying a patient during a Nuclear Medicine therapeutic procedure in order to provide physical or emotional support
Read moreNurse-Led Thyroid Virtual Clinic
What happens in the virtual clinic for patients with a thyroid condition called Graves Disease
Read moreNutrition advice for gestational diabetes diagnosis
This information is published by the British Dietetic Association and provides advice on your nutrition requirements following a diagnosis of gestational diabetes. This is in addition to information discussed and given by your specialist midwife team.
Read moreNutrition for improving muscle strength
Explains how to improve your nutritional intake in order to maintain or build strength, improve mobility, or to support your recovery, e.g. after a fall or fracture
Read moreObstructed defaecation syndrome (ODS)
Information, advice and exercises about ODS – also called anismus, dyssynergic defaecation, pelvic floor dyssynergia or anorectal dysmotility
Read moreObstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and surgery
Information for patients who have known obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and are having an operation
Read moreOctenisan & Bactroban decolonisation therapy
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Octenisan wash solution and Bactroban ointment, for patients coming into the Royal Berkshire Hospital for an operation or procedure
Read moreOctreotide scan as an outpatient
A nuclear medicine test involving radiation to visualise abnormalities in the body’s neuro-endocrine system
Read moreOesophageal cancer treatment options
What is likely to happen if you have been diagnosed with a suspected cancer of the oesophagus (gullet)
Read moreOesophageal cancer: Having a stent to help with swallowing
What is likely to happen if you have been diagnosed with a suspected cancer of the oesophagus
Read moreOesophageal dilatation
A procedure to stretch the gullet to allow you to eat and drink better
Read moreOesophageal dilatation aftercare advice
Advice following an oesophageal dilatation– a stretch of your gullet
Read moreOesophageal emptying study
Test to evaluate oesophageal emptying, reflux or hold up with the passage of food to the stomach
Read moreOesophageal manometry tests
Explains what happens during an oesophageal manometry test and how to prepare for it
Read moreOesophageal stent
Procedure to insert a metal mesh hollow tube into the oesophagus called a stent - to help to hold open any narrowing or blockage
Read moreOesophagectomy dietary advice
Advice on managing your diet following surgery on your oesophagus (gullet)
Read moreOlder adults in Clinical Research studies
Explains what research is, the importance of research in older adults and how you or your relative can get involved
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