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Dr Amanda Varnava, Consultant Cardiologist at The Physicians’ Clinic discusses the benefits of endurance versus strength training in improving cardiovascular health
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Read MoreDr Paul Glynne, Consultant Physician and Medical Director at The Physicians’ Clinic discusses the treatment of Long-COVID at The Physicians’ Clinic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, it is clear that the patterns of recovery of patients from COVID-19 infection vary significantly. In most cases, symptoms are mild and recovery is rapid and complete. However, a proportion of patients suffer varied and persistent symptoms for several months after their initial infection has cleared. This phenomenon…
Read MoreDr Karra, Consultant Endocrinologist at The Physicians’ Clinic, warns about the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia)
What symptoms of type 2 diabetes constitute a medical emergency? Medical emergencies in type 2 diabetes can happen in association with low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia) or high blood glucose (hyperglycaemia). Hypoglycemia happens when blood sugar levels are too low, below 4mmol/L (or <70mg/dl). Without treatment, low levels of blood sugar can lead to loss of…
Read MoreDr Karra, Consultant Endocrinologist at The Physicians’ Clinic, discusses the role of diet and hormones in improving health and wellbeing
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Read MoreDr Amanda Varnava – Appointed Head of Cardiology Department, Imperial College NHS Trust
Dr Amanda Varnava has been appointed Head of Cardiology Department for Imperial College NHS Trust, July 2020. Dr Amanda Varnava will be responsible for running the cardiac services across all three busy Hospitals of Imperial College NHS Trust, Hammersmith, St Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospitals, London. Dr Varnava is available to see private cardiology patients…
Read MorePodcast on Covid-19 by Dr Hadi Manji, Consultant Neurologist
Dr Hadi Manji, Consultant Neurologist at The Physicians Clinic, discusses some of the neurological complications of COVID-19 infection https://soundcloud.com/bmjpodcasts/neurology-in-the-time-of-covid-19?in=bmjpodcasts/sets/jnnp The Physicians Clinic continues to provide specialist outpatient consulting and diagnostic services. Our staff and facilities work in a safe and clean environment, where rigorous attention is paid to infection prevention and control including social distancing…
Read MoreNeurology and Covid – 19
In the attached review, Dr Hadi Manji, Consultant Neurologist at The Physicians Clinic, writes about the neurological complications of COVID-19 infection. This is a rapidly evolving field and clearly we will understand more as the pandemic develops. Dr Manji also reviews the potential risks of COVID-19 infection in patients with pre-existing underlying neurological disease, and…
Read MoreDr Neal Navani, consultant respiratory physician at the physicians clinic comments
Chronic cough affects 4-10% of the general population is defined as a cough that has lasted for more than 8 weeks. In many cases, the cough subsides over time and when it persists a careful evaluation of symptoms along with targeted investigations can often clarify a cause of the cough. Treatment of asthma, gastro-oesophageal reflux…
Read MoreProfessor Ailsa Hart inaugurated as Honorary Skou Professor
Professor Ailsa Hart, Consultant Gastroenterologist at The Physicians’ Clinic, was inaugurated as Honorary Skou Professor with the University of Aarhus, Denmark in January 2020. She delivered her inaugural lecture on ‘The management of inflammatory bowel disease: present and future’. This is a prestigious title with Aarhus University honouring internationally esteemed researchers with a goal of…
Read MoreNHS to pioneer cholesterol-busting jab
Dr Alexander Lyon, Consultant Cardiologist at The Physicians’ Clinic, discusses a new development in the treatment of cholesterol: This BBC News story highlights a very exciting new development in the treatment of cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart disease. Doctors have known for many years that a high levels of unhealthy LDL cholesterol in…
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