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Kidney Services

Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024

Who we are The Wirral and Chester Kidney Service is our renal service that is provided across the following three sites: Arrowe Park Hospital Clatterbridge Hospital The Countess of Chester Hospital (satellite unit) The function of the kidneys It is far easier to manage your condition if...

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Tag:   kidney (8)     renal (5)     hormones (3)     blood (10)     filter (2)     Erythropoetin (2)     Renin (2)     Vitamin D (2)     blood pressure (2)    

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 (14)     sugar (2)     blood sugar (11)     testing (4)     levels (2)     home care (9)    

Diabetes Smart

Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Diabetes Smart is a free course to support local people living with type 1 and 2 diabetes provided by Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. The free course is facilitated by trained professionals. It’s an opportunity for people to learn about making positive lifestyle changes an...

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Tag:   screening (15)     diabetic (8)     diabetes (14)     blood sugar (11)     desp (8)     retinopathy (8)     retina (10)    

Haematology

Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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 (4)     transfusion (1)