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The difference between chronic and acute pain

Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

What is the difference between chronic / persistent pain and acute pain?  Acute pain describes pain that comes for a short while and then clears up (normally around 3 months) once the injury is healed. It is a warning sign that our nervous system generates in response to a perceived threat (e.g....

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Head and neck cancer

Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

A rapid diagnostic service (RDS) is in place for suspected head and neck cancers. Our aim is to diagnose or rule out cancer within 28 days.RDS can include same day biopsies and designated slots for scans. Our team includes: Helen Beer, Cancer Lead Four ear nose and throat (ENT) surgeons:...

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Tag:   ear (9)     nose (3)     throat (3)     neck (4)     spine (2)     head (2)     face (3)     ENT (5)     vert (1)     vertebrae (1)    

Why should i take PR classes?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

When a patient has a long-term breathing problem, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or another lung condition, they can find it difficult to do their normal daily activities without getting breathless.  They may also find that they get tired very easily and often feel exhausted...

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Tag:   PR (8)     Lung (1)     respiratory (5)     air (2)     breathe (4)     oxygen (9)     exercise (4)     classes (5)    

Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy

Last updated on Monday, August 18, 2025

Slit lamp biomicroscopy (SLB) is an examination technique used when adequate retinal examination cannot be obtained using digital photography. There are several reasons why a patient may get a non-assessable result from the digital screening examination, one example is that the lens of the eye c...

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Tag:   screening (15)     diabetic (8)     diabetes (15)     blood sugar (11)     desp (8)     retinopathy (8)     retina (10)    

Therapy Dog Brings Joy to Children’s Ward on National Pet Day

Last updated on Thursday, April 11, 2024

In celebration of National Pet Day on April 11, Wirral Women and Children’s Hospital at Arrowe Park, welcomed a special guest. Spartacus, a gentle therapy dog, accompanied by his handler Eileen Slattery, made a heart warming visit to the children’s ward. Organised by the Birkenhead based charity...

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Follicular lymphoma

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

PETReA   What is the study about? The study is trying to improve treatment for people with follicular lymphoma who need drug treatment for the first time. The study is using a type of body scan called PET-CT to split patients into two groups based on how long their disease is likely to stay aw...

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Tag:   research (44)     cancer (26)     Clinical Trials (17)     blood (14)    

Year 3 Student Doctors (Liverpool)

Last updated on Monday, November 24, 2025

The MBChB curriculum provides an opportunity to further enhance all clinical placements, based on student evaluations, quality visits and the changing face of healthcare practice. The School of Medicine feel this model allows students to get the very best clinical experience across all partner si...

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