Antibiotics are medicines which are used to prevent and treat bacterial infections. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to the use of these medicines. Antibiotics are a precious resource, so it is important to get the right advice before taking them. This not only ensures you and your family get the best treatment,…
One Ashford Hospital is pleased to launch its new Menopause Clinic, led by Miss Choy Lee, Consultant Gynaecologist Women go through menopause when their ovaries stop producing eggs, along with the sex hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Sometimes known as ‘the change in life’, the average age of the menopause in the UK…
Mr Bal Dhinsa, Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital addresses common foot and ankle injuries which are often seen with amateur athletes. Lateral Ligament Injury This typically occurs when the foot is rolled inwards, either from a mis-step or following a tackle. The injury tends to be worse if the foot…
The knee is the largest hinge joint within the body and over 70,000 knee replacements are carried out in England and Wales each year. Mr Chan Jeer, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital explains treatment options available, before requiring knee replacement surgery and what the future holds for those who undergo the procedure….
Blepharoplasty surgery is now available at One Ashford Hospital, but what exactly does it involve? Consultant Plastic Surgeon Miss Anita Hazari explains what is involved in cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and what you can expect from the procedure. Blepharoplasty Surgery The skin loses its elasticity and our muscles slacken with age. For the eyelids…
One Ashford Hospital is delighted to announce the appointment of Esther Tanton as our new Outpatient Manager. Esther initially joined One Ashford as a bank nurse in 2018, working in Pre-Assessment. In February 2019, she took on a permanent role in the same department as a full-time junior sister. Esther found this to…
This summer has been a busy academic one for Ms Codruta Neumann, ENT surgeon at One Ashford Hospital. She taught ear surgery in Romania to ENT specialists at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca. Ms Neumann then went on to present her results to the international ear…
More and more people are suffering with back, neck and muscular disorders in the UK today. The impact on our working life is increasing with more than 31 million working days lost at a cost of £14bn to the economy. Most people will experience an episode of acute back pain at some point,…
A good night’s sleep has many important health benefits including reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, improving brain function and maintaining heart health. Unfortunately disorders of breathing can get in the way. One in four people suffer with snoring. It happens because of the vibration and partial blockage of the nose and throat. It…
Every year over 45,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK and around 10,000 men will die from the disease, it is the most common solid organ cancer in the male population and around 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. For the first…
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