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The importance of post-surgical bras after cosmetic surgery One of the most common questions for anyone planning breast augmentation, uplift or reduction is how to care for your “new breasts” in the early days and weeks after surgery and, very specifically,...
Should children with eating disorders be treated in hospital? In this article Dr Dee Dawson raises the issues around treating children with eating disorders as inpatients or outpatients. She also discusses the problems of monitoring the health of anorexics, and...
Glaucoma treatment: is it effective? Glaucoma is a common and usually chronic condition that can destroy your eyesight if it is not controlled. Of the four main types of glaucoma, only one, congenital glaucoma, affects children and is...
Private heart bypass surgery: what's available? Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) is a major heart operation that is carried out on almost 30,000 people each year in the UK alone. This is a planned operation but may be needed promptly because...
Bunion surgery: is it effective? A bunion, or hallux valgus, develops when the big toe bends abnormally towards the other toes. This can lead to swelling of the joint, causing pain and redness in and around the big toe, and...
Cataract operation: pros and cons A cataract occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and makes it difficult to see. The lens is used to focus light on the retina at the back of the eye in order to form images. Although a...
Plantar fasciitis treatment Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition caused by tears in the plantar fascia ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot. This can be caused by a wide range of factors, from ill fitting...
Breast enlargement: reasons to have a boob job Breast enlargement (boob job) is the most popular kind of cosmetic surgery in the western world. During 2006, more than 6,100 women got a boob job under the British Association of Plastic Surgeons....
Bone marrow biopsy: how does it work? A bone marrow biopsy analyses cells from within bone to check for blood disorders and other potentially serious health conditions. The results can show if you have a lower than normal number of red...
What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and it kills about 60 people under retirement age every day in the UK. Cardiovascular disease is a general term that covers all health...
Doppler ultrasound: how does it work? The use of ultrasound to monitor the growth of a baby in the womb is well known but several other different types of ultrasound scan are now possible that can investigate problems with various parts...
Laser skin resurfacing: does it work? Laser skin resurfacing uses intense beams of light energy to remove the upper layers of skin, stimulating new skin growth to replace it. The theory is that the new skin will look younger and fresher...
Chin implants: are they right for me? Deciding whether cosmetic chin implants are suitable for you involves reflecting on how much distress your current chin and jaw shape is causing you. It is a good idea to look in detail at what the...
How to recover from a breast operation The recovery period after breast surgery is as important as the surgery itself. In this article, The Hospital Group outlines the recovery process and provides advice on how to achieve a swift return...
The Top Five Remedies for Obesity Losing weight can be incredibly difficult, but absolutely vital when one is obese. In this article, The Hospital Group suggest five remedies that might help.

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