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  Setting the standard for Crohn’s and Colitis Care

  Crohn’s and Colitis are lifelong, incurable conditions affecting around one in 120 people in the UK.1 For many, early symptoms are misunderstood or dismissed, delaying diagnosis and leaving people struggling without answers. Unfortunately, increasing pressure on NHS resources means far too many are stuck on waiting lists, dealing with debilitating symptoms that have a profound...

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  Urinary tract infections: Common, costly and too often overlooked

  Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial infections, affecting millions each year. For many, a UTI is dismissed as a short-lived inconvenience causing burning, frequency, lower abdominal discomfort or cloudy urine. For some, UTIs become recurrent, distressing and potentially serious. Around 50% of women experience at least one UTI, and about 25% develop...

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  Mollie and Sid: How living with a stoma never stopped her from living a life she loves

  For many, the idea of living with a stoma can feel overwhelming. There are often misconceptions about what life will look like, and much of the conversation is around fear or embarrassment. My experience has been very different. I have lived with a stoma since I was 18 due to ulcerative colitis, and my stoma,...

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  Bladder preservation: A proven alternative to radical surgery

  For patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), the clinical journey is often difficult. When first-line treatment with BCG therapy fails, the traditional answer has been radical cystectomy, completely removing the bladder surgically. Over recent years, due to advancements in treatment, that picture has begun to change. Bladder-preserving alternative treatment At Heatherwood Hospital, part...

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