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Urological conditions
Last updated on Monday, February 8, 2021
The speciality of Urology covers a multitude of conditions, which is categorised amongst the following two headings – malignant (cancerous) and benign conditions – Malignant (cancer) Urologists deal with cancers of the urinary tract. These include cancers of the kidney, ureter, bladder, prostat...
read moreWhat is a COPD exacerbation?
Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018
An exacerbation is a flare up of COPD symptoms. The signs can include: Increased breathlessness (more than usual) Reduced walking distance Increase in coughing Changes in the amount/colour/thickness of phlegm Chest feeling tight New or increased wheeze If there two or more of these sy...
read moreChronic kidney disease
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is the study about? The EASi-KIDNEY study is testing whether a new medication, currently called BI 690517, can help slow down the progression of kidney disease or reduce the risk of heart disease. The medication is being tested in combination with an existing, well-known treatment call...
read moreVitamin D for dialysis patients
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is the study about? This study will test whether “natural” vitamin D (called colecalciferol, and made by the body when sunlight falls on the skin) improves the health of patients on dialysis treatment. Who can take part? Patients who are undergoing dialysis at the hospital. What...
read moree-ILS (Immediate Life Support)
Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2026
e-ILS is a blended learning course developed by Resuscitation Council UK, focusing on recognising and managing deteriorating patients and cardiac arrest using a structured approach. Course Structure Half-day e-learning - Candidates must complete all pre-course e-learning and review the course...
read moreGeneric Instructor Course (GIC)
Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2026
GIC prepares healthcare professionals to become instructors on resuscitation courses, with a focus on adult learning principles and effective teaching techniques. To develop confident and competent instructors who can deliver high-quality resuscitation training and support effective team learning...
read moreHome Safety Advice
Last updated on Thursday, April 23, 2026
Keeping your child safe both in and out of the home is a priority for all parents and care givers, but for some children; especially those with emerging additional needs, this can prove even more challenging. Fortunately, there are a number of commercially available items than can aid in this are...
read moreWirral University Teaching Hospital's Digitally Supported Arthroplasty Team Shortlisted as Finalists in prestigious HSJ Digital Awards
Last updated on Tuesday, May 21, 2024
A team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital have been announced as finalists in the national HSJ Digital Awards for a transformative project enabling knee and hip surgery patients to monitor their progress using a smartphone. The Team has been recognised in the coveted category of ‘Improvin...
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