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… IGRAs) may give false negative results in immunosuppressed patients. The laboratory provides a positive control tube for … TB disease is likely to be different when compared to patients with clear positive (>0.7) or clear negative (<0.2) … if clinically indicated; approximately one third of patients with equivocal results will revert to either a clear …
… prostate cancer to spread to other parts of the body in patients with localised and locally advanced high-risk … of a clinical trial and it has not been proven to benefit patients. In this study, ADT is a gonadotropin releasing … cancer can be managed by active surveillance, where patients are closely monitored. If the cancer reaches a …
… our staff to develop the skills required to provide our patients with outstanding care. Our facilities include a … our staff to develop the skills required to provide our patients with outstanding care. Our facilities include a …
… is called primary hyperparathyroidism. In the majority of patients, this is a problem with one gland over working (80% … hyperparathyroidism This is a disease often seen in patients with kidney failure. As your kidneys don’t work … Tertiary hyperparathyroidism This situation arises when patients have had long standing secondary …
… will be discussed with you by your surgeon. Elective patients are seen in Pre-Assessment clinic (NPAC) and have a … some circumstances the specialists in the pain clinic see patients before surgery is indicated. Surgery is not always … passes to the lungs via the heart causing PE in 0.1% of patients who undergo surgery. This is a life threatening …
… we encourage you to be a partner in your healthcare. When patients work with healthcare professionals to make decisions … we encourage you to be a partner in your healthcare. When patients work with healthcare professionals to make decisions …
… PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) This page is for patients whose doctor has requested that you have your PEG … PEG tubes can be removed endoscopically, however, for some patients this method is not always possible. In your case it … the procedure? At first, when the PEG is removed some patients experience a small amount of leaking of fluid - but …
… Your CT scan Information for patients who have been advised to have a CT scan. … The contact details will be on your appointment letter. Patients should ideally be scanned within the first 10 days … details can be found on your appointment letter. Some patients will require an injection of contrast medium, also …
… medication if the pain is more severe. A small number of patients develop coughing or chest discomfort when the lung … when the drain is inserted. This occurs in about 1 in 50 patients and usually goes away quickly. Chest drains can … infected, but this is uncommon, affecting about 1 in 50 patients. Cleaning the skin and using good aseptic technique …
… Progressive MS (SPMS), which affects the majority of patients, usually after 10 to 15 years after diagnosis. SPMS … by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), was reduced in patients receiving simvastatin compared to those taking … blind, randomised, placebo controlled trial (1:1) in patients with secondary progressive MS (SPMS), to determine …