Bladder scan (Neurology)
Information for Neurology patients attending hospital for a bladder ultrasound scan because of bladder problems or difficulties passing urine
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Bleeding disorders in pregnancy
There are several bleeding conditions that occur in healthy women of childbearing age. The most important conditions for us to monitor are haemophilia and Von Willebrand disease. If you have one of these conditions and are pregnant, you will need some specialist input. This leaflet aims to answer some common questions and to provide information about how these conditions are managed in pregnancy
Read moreBLIS Road To Recovery after COVID-19
Berkshire long COVID Integrated Service (BLIS) information and advice for patients diagnosed with long COVID
Read moreBlood tests and nutritional supplements following bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Outlines how often you will need blood tests and what supplements you should be taking and when, following weight loss surgery
Read moreBlood tests in hospital (Easy Read)
Easy read information about what happens when you come to hospital for a blood test
Read moreBlood tests in the Respiratory Medicine Department (Chest Clinic)
Information for those who have been offered tests for three blood-borne viruses
Read moreBlood transfusion during pregnancy and birth
This leaflet explains why a blood transfusion may be necessary during pregnancy and birth. This can be due to anaemia or to replace blood lost during an emergency situation.
Read moreBlood transfusions and use of blood products during surgery
Information for patients who know they will want to decline a blood transfusion or blood product (if needed) during surgery or treatment in hospital
Read moreBone biopsy
Explains why you are having a bone biopsy – a test to diagnose bone abnormalities, what it entails and the benefits and risks
Read moreBone conduction hearing device fitting pack
Everything you need to know to use the bone conduction device
Read moreBone marrow aspirate and trephine biopsy
Aims to answer some frequently asked questions about bone marrow biopsies
Read moreBone scan as an outpatient
Information about a nuclear medicine test that looks at the activity of some cells in your bones
Read moreBotox treatment for bladder conditions - aftercare
Advice following an injection of Botulinum toxin (Botox) to treat symptoms of your bladder condition - explains what to expect afterwards and what complications to look out for once you are home
Read moreBotulinum Toxin A Spasticity Management Service (children)
Information on what spasticity is and how to manage it. It provides you with an overview of the use of Botulinum Toxin A
Read moreBotulinum toxin injection (Endoscopy)
Used to treat various swallowing difficulties swallowing, gastroparesis, and anal fissures
Read moreBotulinum toxin treatment for an overactive bladder (LA and GA)
Explains how Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type-A) is used to relieve the symptoms of an overactive bladder
Read moreBowel cancer follow-up
For patients who have had treatment for bowel cancer, and their relatives and carers to help you and your clinical nurse specialist (CNS) decide which type of follow up will work best for you
Read moreBowel cancer open access follow-up (OAFU) service
For bowel cancer patients and their relatives and carers - explains how the OAFU arrangement works
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