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Blepharoplasty, or eye lift or eyelid surgery is a cosmetic procedure that tightens the skin around the eyes. It aims to reduce the signs of ageing by solving problems such as hooded upper eyelids, wrinkles and crow’s feet around the eyes, along with the sagging look under the eyes that many people develop as…
Mr Andrew Smith, Consultant Orthopaedic Hand & Wrist Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital discusses arthritis at the base of the thumb, symptoms and how it is best treatment. Arthritis at the base of the thumb is extremely common. The condition is more common in women than men and more common as we get…
Globus sensation is the feeling of having a lump, bump, or swelling in the throat without there actually being one. Mr Chris Theokli, Consultant ENT Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital discusses common symptoms, causes and how Globus can be treated. What are the Symptoms of Globus? The most common symptom is a feeling…
Loss of sense of smell? When should you see a Rhinologist? Loss of sense of smell, or anosmia, has a significant impact on quality of life. Not only does it affect our ability to detect odours, but also impairs our ability to determine flavours. It is common and affects approximately 19% of the…
NHS and independent hospital partnerships one year on from the pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has tested the health service, and indeed the country as a whole, like never before. But this last year has also been a time when healthcare providers have truly stepped up to the plate, with staff showing an extraordinary commitment and determination to…
If you are considering a knee replacement surgery, you might be wondering how best to prepare for this procedure, whether the surgery is right for you and if there are different types of knee replacement surgeries to choose from. We found out the answers to such questions by speaking with leading orthopaedic knee…
Are you considering rejuvenating surgery to the upper eyelids? Do you find that your upper eyelid skin has lost its elasticity and is accumulating as loose skin folds in the upper lids? Do you find that it makes you look ‘tired’? Drooping of the eyelids is an effect of the ageing process….
The benefits of sports and exercise are well known, and those of us who have an active lifestyle know how frustrating it can be when an injury stops us from training. Sports injuries can be caused by a whole range of different things including an accident, poor technique, not warming up or pushing ourselves too…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common disabling condition of the hand, caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. It can be extremely painful, causing numbness, tingling, itching and weakness in the palm of the hand and fingers, especially the thumb, index and middle fingers. Statistics CTS affects 7 –…
During the Covid -19 pandemic, Theatres at One Ashford Hospital have had to adjust to the challenges of working with an unknown assailant that the virus was in March 2020. Lisa DeBono, Theatre Manager explains how the hospital managed the challenges they faced during these uncertain times. ‘The COVID-19 pandemic has meant…
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