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Skin worries - 2012-05-11
For concerns about your skin; blemishes, age lines, lumps and bumps, sun changes and many other conditions you can see a consultant specialist for a free consultation and advice at our other clinic situated within the medical centre. This service is available by appointment only so please either visit fairviewaesthetics.co.uk or call us on 07580 155 545.
NHS offering YOU more services - 2012-03-10
The
NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme has been introduced to Norury, after evidence showed that it should reduce deaths
from ruptured AAAs through early detection, appropriate monitoring and
treatment. The
evidence was assessed by the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) against a
set of internationally recognised criteria which have confirmed that screening
all men aged 65 can deliver benefits to men . The
Programme was announced by the Department of Health in 2008 and implementation
began in 2009. The Programme should cover the whole of England by 2013. Tthe Programme will invite all men on our list in Norbury for screening during the
year they turn 65 while men aged over 65 can self-refer for screening. Please refer yourselves now!! Men who
have an aneurysm detected through screening will be offered treatment or
monitoring depending on the size of the aneurysm. The
condition The
aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to the body. It runs from
the heart down through the chest and abdomen. In
some people, as they get older, the wall of the aorta in the abdomen can become
weak. It can then start to expand and forms what is called an abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA). The condition is most common among men aged 65 and above. Large
aneurysms are rare but can be very serious. As the wall of the aorta stretches
it becomes weaker and could give way. This is known as aneurysm rupture and is
usually fatal. A smaller aneurysm is not dangerous. However, aneurysms can grow
and it is therefore important to monitor the size. The
condition is particularly serious because it does not have any symptoms.
However, treatment for AAAs detected through screening is highly effective. Once
the programme is implemented fully, all men registered with a GP will receive
an invitation for screening in the year that they turn 65. Invitations will be
sent from the local screening centre directly to men. Men over 65 who have not
been screened previously or treated for an AAA can request screening once the
programme is available in their area. Screening
all men at 65 will: ·
Identify aneurysms that need
monitoring, ·
Discover aneurysms that could rupture,
enabling treatment to be offered ·
Reassure men who don't have an
aneurysm. An
ultrasound scan of the abdomen is used to detect AAAs. The scan is carried out
by a screener who is specially trained to work within the NHS AAA Screening
Programme. The scan itself is quick, painless and non-invasive and the results
are provided straight away.
- 2012-01-28
- 2012-01-28
MMR Vaccine
Call to Parents in Norbury from NHS!! Fairview wants to Help
If you did not vaccinate your children because of MMR scare please it is not to late!
For Girls Rubella is really serious in pregnancy
For Boys Mumps can lead to infertility
For All Measles can KILL
