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News and blogs
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Read the full storyAllurion gastric balloon now available at Imperial College Healthcare Private Care
Imperial College Healthcare Private Care is now offering the Allurion gastric balloon, a non-surgical weight loss device. This fast, yet sustainable weight loss solution is performed by our…
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Read the full storyAI model can read ECGs to identify female patients at higher risk of heart disease
A new AI model can flag female patients who are at higher risk of heart disease based on an electrocardiogram (ECG), according to a new study published in Lancet Digital Health.
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Read the full storyMeet Dr Jonathan Korgaonkar: Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine
We talk to Dr Jonathan Korgaonkar about his career at the Trust, his work in professional sport and his new private practice at Charing Cross Hospital.
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Read the full storyExploring gentle caesarean section births with Dr Alex Digesu
Dr Alex Digesu walks us through what a gentle caesarean section is and shares his experience working as a consultant obstetrician.
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AI model can predict health risks including early death from ECGs
This article focuses on using AI and an electrocardiogram (ECG) to record the electrical activity of the heart to predict heart rhythm problems, heart attacks and heart failure as well as when…
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Read the full storyAI could predict type 2 diabetes up to 10 years in advance
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool that analyses ECG readings during routine heart scans could identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes as much as ten years before they begin to develop the…
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Read the full storyAI model can predict high blood pressure and related complications from ECGs
A new study has shown that an artificial intelligence (AI) model can be used to predict both the risk of high blood pressure and which patients may go on to experience complications from high blood…
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Read the full storyAI analysis could help guide the optimum time to collect eggs for IVF success
A new analysis using AI has shown that IVF treatment is more likely to be successful if the egg collection process starts when follicles reach a certain size.
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Read the full storySupporting patients with a new neuropsychology service
We talk to clinical neuropsychologists Dr Emily Handyside and Dr Graham Jensch about their roles, their careers and the new private neuropsychology service they’re leading together at Imperial…
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Read the full storyEverything you need to know about midwifery-led care, Q&A
The Lindo Wing midwifery matron, Luisa Sweeney, shares information about the midwifery-led care journey and answers some key questions you might have about this form of care.
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Read the full storyHow complementary therapies can help patients with cancer
Our complementary therapist, Sabrina Ashraf talks about the benefits of therapies which complement our conventional medical treatments and surgery for our patients with cancer.
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Read the full storyBookings are now open for fertility open evening on Monday 16 December
We understand that when you are considering fertility options you will have a lot of questions, so you may like to speak to our team to find out more about our services at the Wolfson Fertility…
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Read the full storyMeet the midwife: Gabriella Ray
Gabriella Ray, senior midwife and team leader for the midwifery-led care pathway at the Lindo Wing, shares her thoughts on empowering families and creating a truly supportive pregnancy and birth…
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Read the full storyMeet the surgeons transforming diabetic foot care
For people with diabetes, foot ulcers can lead to serious complications such as amputation. At Imperial College Healthcare, we’re pioneering reconstructive surgery techniques that help patients…
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Read the full storyEverything you need to know about midwifery-led care
Senior Midwife Gabriella Ray leads our midwifery-led care service. Here, Gabriella explains the birthing options we offer and how midwives at the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital can support you…
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Read the full storyMy 1st Years x Imperial College Healthcare Private Care
My 1st Years has teamed up with Imperial College Healthcare’s private maternity services at both the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital and the Clayton Ward at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital in…
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Read the full storyPerinatal mental health: key warning signs, impact and collaborative care
Dr Sarah Taha, Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist at the Lindo Wing, discusses the warning signs of perinatal mental health disorders, the impact of perinatal mental health issues and having a…
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Read the full storyLouise’s story – recovering from a rare form of cancer
Louise Clarke shares her journey to recovery at Charing Cross Hospital, one of two hospitals in the UK to support cancerous molar pregnancies.
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Read the full storyLindo Wing plastic surgery open evening on 10 September
Join us on Tuesday 10 September 2024 from 18.00 to 20.00 for our first plastic surgery open evening at the Lindo Wing.
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Read the full storyBreastfeeding: Benefits, challenges and top tips from a lactation consultant
During breastfeeding awareness week, we interview Inderjeet Chahal, a nursery nurse and lactation consultant at the Lindo Wing, to discuss the benefits of breastfeeding, the common challenges faced…
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Read the full storyFetal medicine: Fetal health concerns, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment
We talk to Dr. Jonathan Lai, consultant obstetrician and sub-specialist in maternal and fetal medicine, about fetal medicine and the role he plays caring for both NHS and private patients at…
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Read the full storyCharing Cross Hospital attains prestigious Pathway to Excellence designation for nursing excellence
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been awarded the distinguished Pathway to Excellence designation for nursing at its Charing Cross Hospital site.
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Read the full storyHealthcare London launches in GCC showcasing London’s international medical expertise
Healthcare London, a collaborative of leading private healthcare providers and teaching hospitals, is attending Health Tourism Future Forum in Saudi Arabia to showcase why London is the medical…
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Read the full storyAthens Medical Group, Greece, joins Imperial College Healthcare’s International Affiliate Network, becoming the first Affiliated Hospital Group in Europe
We are very pleased to welcome the Athens Medical Group (Greece) as our third member to the Imperial College Healthcare International Affiliate Network.
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Read the full storyNovacare Hospital, Pakistan, joins Imperial College Healthcare’s International Affiliate Network
We are very pleased to welcome our second member to our International Affiliate Network, Novacare Hospital, Islamabad.
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Read the full story"We truly deliver the best care when different teams come together"
We talk to Mr Sotirios Saravelos, consultant gynaecologist and subspecialist in reproductive medicine, about his role caring for both NHS and private patients at Imperial College Healthcare.
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Read the full storySupporting patients using Optune to treat glioblastoma
Consultant clinical oncologist Dr Matt Williams explains how a new multi-disciplinary clinic being run by Imperial Private Healthcare (IPH) is supporting patients using Optune to treat their brain…
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare's maternity services continue to be rated as outstanding
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s maternity services continue to be rated as outstanding, following Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections in March 2023.
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Read the full storyImperial Private Healthcare launches International Affiliate Network
This week marks the launch of the Imperial Private Healthcare International Affiliate Network.
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Read the full storyBooking now open for our new virtual antenatal courses
To help parents-to-be prepare for their new arrival, we are offering a range of new antenatal classes online, exclusively for parents having their baby at the Lindo Wing.
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Read the full storyA new treatment option for men with enlarged prostate
More than a third of men aged over 50 have an enlarged prostate, which can make it difficult to pass urine. Interventional radiology consultant Dr. Nick Burfitt explains how a new…
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Read the full storyThe most effective way to diagnose a food allergy – oral food challenges
Serious food allergies have trebled in the past 20 years, affecting nine percent of children and three percent of adults in the UK. Here allergy consultant Dr. Florentina Dumitru, of Imperial…
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Read the full storyHow do I know if my knee injury is serious?
Everything from sports injuries to overuse can damage your knees. Here Mr Rajarshi Bhattacharya, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Imperial Private Healthcare, explains how you can tell whether…
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Read the full storyWhat is transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVI?
A cardiac treatment called TAVI is transforming the lives of heart patients who cannot have open surgery. In this blog consultant cardiologist Dr Iqbal Malik explains what it is and how it works.
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Read the full storyA combined approach to breast surgery
Consultant plastic & reconstructive surgeon Mr Navid Jallali and consultant breast cancer & reconstructive surgeon Mrs Katy Hogben explain how our breast cancer patients are being offered immediate…
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Read the full storyHow do you treat a hernia?
Hernias are bulges in the groin or abdominal wall which occur when bowels or other tissues are pushed through the muscle, potentially leading to pain or difficulty in participating in normal…
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Read the full storySeven reasons to choose the Western Eye Hospital
If you are suffering from an eye condition, you might be trying to decide where best to go for your treatment. The Western Eye Hospital offers both state-of-the-art NHS and private care in the heart…
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Read the full storyHow the environment could be affecting your lungs
Numerous studies have linked poor air quality to respiratory conditions. Here, consultant respiratory physician Dr Mel Wickremasinghe explains the connection between the two, and how we have the…
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Read the full storyAre you at risk of liver disease?
Early detection of liver disease helps to save lives by picking up signs of the condition before the liver is too severely damaged. In our latest blog we speak to consultant hepatologist Dr Ameet…
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A healthy relationship between NHS and private care
Patients have more choice than ever about where to have their private care. So, what are the advantages of having your private care in an NHS hospital? And why does Imperial College Healthcare NHS…
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Read the full storyThe Lindo Wing – more than just babies
Famous births have brought widespread attention to the Lindo Wing’s excellent maternity service but it may surprise you to know that the famous hospital wing has world-class expertise in treating…