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Long COVID October 2022
Professor Stebbings in his Sunday weekly article looks at various issues surrounding this difficult subject. He surmises that as a whole, the world was slow to recognise long COVID as one of the most serious consequences of the pandemic. Long...
What you need to know about Prostate Cancer
What you need to know about Prostate Cancer The Bournemouth Echo Dr Sanjay Mehta, GP at The London General Practice, discusses Prostate Cancer with the Bournemouth Echo. Prostate cancer effects 1 in 8 men making it the most common cancer in the UK for males. With...
Preventative Health Screening
Private GP London: Preventative Health ScreeningSUMMER HEALTH & FITNESS August 2022 Dr Angela Rai, Private GP at The London General Practice, discusses the the benefits of Health Screening. Health Screening, as part of a preventative package,means that signs of...
Focus on… Vitamin D
Private GP London: Focus on Vitamin D Summer Health & Fitness August 2022 Dr Angela Rai, Private GP at The London General Practice, discusses the importance and benefits and of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for healthy teeth and bones and helps regulate...
Beard Health and Hygiene
Beard Health and Hygiene Independent August 2022 Dr Stuart Sanders, Private GP at The London General Practice, contributes to an article on how to take care of your beard. Cleanliness and beard hygiene is important as droplets from your nose and mouth will deposit...
Long working hours and heart disease
Long working hours and heart disease Express July 2022 Dr Angela Rai, Private London GP, contributes to an article about the link between working hours and heart disease. Working long hours can increase risks of abnormal heart rhythm and add to the chance of stroke....
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion Daily Mail July 2022 As the summer heatwave continues Dr Angela Rai, Private London GP, advises on the symptoms of heat exhaustion. Symptoms to look out for include headaches, dizziness, clammy skin, excessive sweating and cramps. Feeling...
Travel Vaccines
Travel Vaccines If you’re looking to travel, for business or pleasure, then it’s best to plan ahead as you may require travel vaccinations.Some vaccinations need to be given at least six weeks in advance, and others such as rabies need up to three visits. It’s...
Staying hydrated during a heatwave
Staying hydrated during a heatwave PA Media July 2022 Dr Sanjay Mehta, Private London GP, discusses the importance of staying hydrated during hot weather. Especially during a heatwave it is important to drink over 20% more than your usual intake of water. To find out...
What is Monkeypox
Monkeypox Signs and SymptomsWhat is Monkeypox?Monkeypox is a disease that is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. The virus was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research. The first case...