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Health care associated infections (HCAIs)

Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018

HCAIs are infections acquired as a result of healthcare interventions. Infections caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) and Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have previously been considered to be the most common, however great results have been achieved in red...

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Tag:   HCAI (1)     MRSA (3)     cDiff (2)     c.difficile (1)     lungs (4)     skin (8)     blood poisoning (1)    

Diabetes

Last updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse has knowledge in the management of children and young people with Diabetes. From diagnosis they provide home stabilisation that consists of twice daily home visits providing support and education until the family feels confident. The specialist nurses pr...

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Tag:   diabetes (7)     sugar (2)     blood sugar (4)     testing (5)     levels (2)     home care (9)    

Clinical Biochemistry

Last updated on Wednesday, September 21, 2022

This service tests body fluids such as blood and urine. These fluids are examined for the presence of various compounds such as hormones, proteins, enzymes and drugs. This helps in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases such as diabetes, liver disease and heart problems.We offer a wi...

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Tag:   Clinical Biochemistry (1)     biochemistry (1)     blood (10)     urine (5)     cholesterol (1)     diabetes (7)     liver (4)     hormones (3)    

Haematology

Last updated on Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Haematology is the study of blood, the blood-forming organs and blood disease. The tests performed in this laboratory help in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions including: Leukaemia Anaemia Coagulation (clotting) disorders A broad range of haematological tests are performed in the...

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Tag:   anticoagulant (1)     clotting (1)     thrombosis (1)     Haematology (4)     thrombophilia (1)     haematological (1)     blood (10)     testing (5)     transfusion (1)    

Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)

Last updated on Friday, August 30, 2024

Click here to find your nearest screening site To book a test, call one of the sites that offer Diabetic Eye Screening and simply quote your NHS number. If you don't know it - click here to find your NHS number.  If you can't get an appointment at your chosen opticians within 6 weeks please c...

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Tag:   screening (8)     diabetic (1)     diabetes (7)     blood sugar (4)     desp (1)     retinopathy (1)     retina (3)    

Gynaecological Cancer Services

Last updated on Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Clinical Lead for Gynaecological Cancer Services:  Dr Sally Pennington, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician   Supporting Consultants: Dr Joanna Abiola, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Mr Ash Alam, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Dr Usha Rao, Consultant Gynaecologi...

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Tag:   colposcopy (2)     blood test (2)     cervical (3)     smear (5)     womb (1)     vulval (1)     gynaecology (4)     gynae (4)     pelvic (2)     mass (1)     hysteroscopy (1)     cancer (21)     gynaecological (2)    

Wirral and Chester Kidney Service

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Our renal service is provided across the following three sites: Arrowe Park Hospital Clatterbridge Hospital The Countess of Chester Hospital (satellite unit) It is far easier to manage your condition if you understand what kidneys do, what happens when they stop working as they should, an...

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Tag:   wirral (7)     kidney (8)     nephron (1)     Erythropoetin (2)     Renin (2)     filter (2)     blood pressure (2)     calcium (1)     Vitamin D (2)    

Diabetes and Endocrinology

Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024

What we do The service provides a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service for both Diabetes and Endocrinology (the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to hormones). We have an inpatient bed-base at Arrowe Park Hospital and outpatient clinics at both Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge H...

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Tag:   diabetes (7)     blood sugar (4)     insulin (1)     type I (1)     type II (1)     type 2 (1)     type 1 (1)     Endocrinology (1)     hormones (3)