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A-Z of Health: E for Eyes

18^th June 2019

Most of us will experience a problem with our eyes at some point in our lives. Mr Michael Andrew Roberts, Consultant Ophthalmologist with St Joseph's Hospital, talks about some of the most common problems, how to spot them and how they're treated... "Ophthalmologists are medically trained doctors who have completed specialist training in the diagnosis and management of eye conditions

Tackling the rapid rise in stress in the workplace

15^th May 2019

Your job can provide a great sense of fulfilment and satisfaction, but if things get too intense it can seriously affect your mental wellbeing. Here, a leading doctor at St Joseph’s Hospital in Newport explains why a good work-life balance is so important. A SURVEY commissioned for Mental Health Awareness Week found three-quarters (74%) of British people have, at some point, felt so stressed they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope

Flaunt your legs with confidence this summer

1^st July 2018

Mr David Lewis, consultant vascular surgeon at St Joseph’s Hospital Everyone hopes that summer will be a scorcher. It’s a chance to catch some sun and get your legs out. However, one thing that may stop people from getting their legs out is varicose veins. Varicose veins are very common, and up to one in three of us will experience them in our lifetime

Expert advice on managing irritable bowel syndrome

1^st April 2018

Professor Nadim Haboubi, Consultant Gastroenterologist at St Joseph’s Hospital Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is thought to affect at least 20 per cent of the UK population, leaving many struggling with symptoms including stomach cramps, bloating and sometimes other non-intestinal symptoms such as fatigue, nausea and anxiety. April is IBS Awareness Month and although it is considered a benign condition, it can cause debilitating symptoms for some

St Joseph’s leads the way with pioneering cardiac diagnostic testing through HeartFlow

14^th March 2018

According to research by the British Heart Foundation, an estimated 121,000 people in Wales are living with coronary heart disease. The disease, which is caused by narrowing of the arteries, is the country’s single biggest killer, claiming the lives of more than one in seven men and almost one in 10 women. Until recently, the most accurate way to diagnose narrowing and blockages in the arteries was through a coronary angiogram carried out in a hospital X-ray or radiology department

St Joseph’s launches Fibromyalgia Centre of Excellence.

1^st February 2018

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a long-term chronic condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness. The condition is quite common, with estimates that up to 1 in 25 may be affected. Widespread pain, fatigue and sleep disturbance are the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, however other symptoms may include poor circulation, headaches, irritability, an urgent need to urinate, particularly at night, and irritable or uncomfortable bowels