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… the pelvic floor muscles? Your pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that attach from the pubic bone at the … e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a stroke. Therefore it is important to avoid constipation, maintain a healthy BMI and get a cough treated. Pelvic floor exercises …
… through the night. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is a stage which first occurs around 90 minutes after you fall … image below shows the stages of sleep we move through in a typical night. Non REM stage 1 is light sleep and Non REM … stage 3 is deep sleep. What are parasomnias? Parasomnia is a word used to describe unusual behaviours that occur during …
… Pleural vent ambulatory device A pleural vent is a medical device that is used to treat a pneumothorax. This page will explain what a pleural vent …
… Rhizolysis Your doctor has requested that you have a rhizolysis procedure. We hope the following information … What is Rhizolysis or radiofrequency lesioning? This is a technique that deliberately damages the nerve that supplies … that is caused by the facet joints. Why do I need to have a Rhizolysis treatment? If you have had success from facet …
… cancers early saves lives. We know that the earlier a breast cancer is diagnosed the better the outcomes for that patient. Mammograms (a type of breast x-ray) have been used for many years to … had a penetrating eye injury If you have ever had brain surgery If you have a pacemaker or defibrillator If you have …
… Current Research Intro North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for health care in the South West and … most complex conditions and are proud of the specialist services that we provide. At NBT, we benefit from being part … research, innovation and resources. We work closely with our strategic partners in patient groups; academia; NHS; and …
… This information is for patients who have been advised by a doctor to have a bronchoscopy. Please read this information carefully. What is bronchoscopy? Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to look into the airways …
… Chest drain What is a chest drain? A chest drain is a narrow tube that is inserted between the ribs and sits in …
… Pacemakers This page is a general guide for patients and their families who want to … right time so your heartbeats are organised and happen at a healthy speed. Why do I need a pacemaker? There are several reasons, but pacemakers are …
… of women and children using Obstetrics and Gynaecology services. This includes pre-conception services through to … to develop ground-breaking research and care, for our patients and throughout the NHS. Please speak to the person treating you to find out if there is a research study that may be able to help you. Maternity …