SpaceOAR® is a safe high-tech hydrogel that is injected into the space between the prostate and the rectum prior to radiotherapy planning scans and treatment. Dr Reena Davda explains the benefits of the method while a patient describes their experience.
The London Clinic’s physiotherapy and dietetics teams share their expert knowledge about the benefits of tennis and tips to reduce the risk of injury, so everyone can enjoy their strawberries and cream, pain-free!
Jane Simpson, Continence Nurse Specialist and author of The Pelvic Floor Bible, shares her top tips on how to prevent and cure incontinence problems, at every stage of your life.
Allergic rhinitis, commonly caused by hay fever, is a condition causing inflammation of the lining of the nose and sinuses, which occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. It’s a potentially debilitating condition that is probably more common than you think, with more than 1 in 10 people suffering with allergies. The most common allergies are to pollens, house dust mites, animal hair and moulds.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment which can help people with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Electrodes are planted deep inside the brain and a pulse generator implanted in the patient’s chest, delivers electrical signals – to control abnormal brain rhythms.
Winter sports season is still in full swing which means there is plenty of time for skiers and snowboarders to hit the slopes before spring. The knee, head and back injuries are frequently talked about in connection with winter sports, but the upper limb areas are also susceptible. Here is what to look out for.
Mr Deepu Sethi talks about the most common knee injuries that occur through skiing, how to prevent them and how to treat them.
For patients with prostate cancer there is a new technique to ensure nerve preservation during robotic radical prostatectomy.
Today is World Arthritis Day (WAD) - a global initiative providing information and awareness about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. At The London Clinic we can support you through diagnosis, treatment, recovery and long-term options, as well as dealing with any of the associated affects that may occur, physically or psychologically.
Patients at The London Clinic are the first in the UK to experience advanced 3T MRI scanning on the Siemens MAGNETOM Vida 3T MRI scanner. Sohail Bhana, The London Clinic’s 3T MRI Superintendent, tells us more about why it's good news for patients.