What does my doctor mean when she says I need to minimise my risk factors? The sorts of things your doctor is concerned about are: • Do you smoke? • How much alcohol do you drink? • Do you take regular exercise? •...
Read MoreI have had medication and lots of tests for angina. I am now being offered bypass surgery. Why do I need this? Operations for coronary artery disease are usually designed to improve the blood supply to the heart. A decision by...
Read MoreThe recommendation to treat overweight and obesity is based not only on evidence that relates obesity to increased mortality but also on Evidence Category A – Sources of Evidence –RCT (Randomized controlled trials (rich...
Read MoreWhat are the chemicals in tar that are carcinogenic, and how do they cause cancer? There are over 19 known chemicals in cigarettes that cause cancer. The most prominent of these are found in two groups: organic carcinogens and...
Read MoreA clinical trial is a research study, in which two or more groups of patients are given different treatments and the results compared. Trials are used to investigate: • New treatments for cancer; • Different ways of giving care;...
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