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  • Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBI) – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI)?Disorders of gut–brain interaction are conditions involving abnormal communication and coordination between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. They can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, altered…

  • Shingrix After Shingles: 12 Months vs 3 Months – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. Can I have Shingrix if I have already had shingles?Yes. Having shingles does not provide lifelong protection against another episode. People who have previously had shingles can still receive Shingrix if they are in an…

  • Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is lipoprotein(a)?Lipoprotein(a), commonly called Lp(a), is a type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol and other lipids in the bloodstream. It is structurally similar to LDL cholesterol but contains an additional protein called apolipoprotein(a). High…

  • PCSK9 Inhibitors: Evolocumab vs Inclisiran – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are evolocumab and inclisiran?Evolocumab and inclisiran are medicines that target PCSK9, a protein involved in regulating LDL cholesterol. Both can substantially reduce LDL-C, but they work in different ways. Evolocumab is a monoclonal antibody…

  • Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)?Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS, is a broader term sometimes used to describe the complex hormonal and metabolic features associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It highlights that…

  • Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT): Oral vs Transdermal – Cardiovascular Risks – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)?Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) uses oestrogen, with or without a progestogen, to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, and genitourinary symptoms. The type and route of MHT…

  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is hidradenitis suppurativa?Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes painful, recurrent lumps, nodules, abscesses, and tunnels under the skin. It most commonly affects areas where skin rubs together, such as…

  • Overactive Bladder and Mirabegron – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is overactive bladder (OAB)?Overactive bladder is a condition characterised by urinary urgency, usually accompanied by increased daytime frequency and nocturia, with or without urgency urinary incontinence. It occurs when the bladder contracts involuntarily during…

  • LUTS, Tamsulosin 0.4 mg and Dutasteride – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are LUTS and how are they related to an enlarged prostate?Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are urinary symptoms involving the storage or emptying of the bladder. In men, benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) is a…

  • Thyroid Uptake Scan – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is a thyroid uptake scan?A thyroid uptake scan is a nuclear medicine test used to assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. It measures how much radioactive iodine or a similar tracer is…