Twins and multiple pregnancy
Multiple pregnancy is when you are carrying two or more babies in your womb. This leaflet is for parents and carers and explains the different types of twin pregnancies.
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Two phase bone scan as an outpatient
A test that looks at the activity of some cells in your bones - used to investigate acute inflammation due to infection e.g. osteomyelitis or to evaluate prosthetic joints
Read moreType 1 Diabetes in young people guide
Guide for young people with Type 1 diabetes who are moving to the Young Adult Clinic
Read moreType I supracondylar fracture of the humerus
Advice for caring for your child with a simple upper arm fracture
Read moreTypical synovial joint diagram
Shows a normal joint versus a joint badly affected by inflammatory arthritis (IA)
Read moreUKRANIAN - How to protect your baby from RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
This leaflet provides information on RSV and the vaccination which is available for all pregnant women from September 2024.
Read moreUlipristal acetate (Esmya) for fibroids
This information is for women who have been offered treatment with ulipristal acetate for fibroids. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb (uterus). The growths are made up of muscle and fibrous tissue and vary in size.
Read moreUlnar nerve decompression surgery
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your elbow operation
Read moreUltrasound guided core biopsy
Using ultrasound to take a sample of breast tissue so it can be looked at under the microscope in the Pathology Department
Read moreUltrasound guided lymph node or superficial mass biopsy
Explains a minimally invasive way of obtaining a tiny piece of tissue from an abnormal lymph node or mass using ultrasound guidance
Read moreUltrasound guided supra-pubic catheter insertion
Explains a minimally invasive way of draining urine from your bladder through a small soft plastic tube inserted through the wall of your lower abdomen (tummy), using ultrasound guidance
Read moreUltrasound guided suprapubic catheter insertion
A minimally invasive way of draining urine from the bladder through a small soft plastic tube via the wall of the lower abdomen using ultrasound guidance
Read moreUltrasound therapy patient guide (Physiotherapy)
Outlines what to expect during ultrasound therapy treatment
Read moreUnassisted birth: What do I need to know?
Unassisted birth is often called ‘free birth’. It means deciding to give birth at home or somewhere else without the help of a healthcare professional such as a midwife. This link takes you to the website of birthrights.org.uk who are a charity, independent of the government and the NHS.
Read moreUnderstanding the risks and benefits of a Caesarean Birth animation
This link takes you to the RCOG website to watch a clip that helps explain what having a caesarean means along with the risks and benefits involved. Always talk to your midwife or doctor at your appointments if you have any concerns or questions around having a caesarean.
Read moreUni-compartmental knee replacement advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had a uni-compartmental knee replacement - designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your operation
Read moreUnilateral hearing loss in children
Tells you about what unilateral hearing loss means and what help is available
Read moreUpper limb Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)
What the Upper Limb (shoulder and elbow) Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
Read moreURDU - How to protect your baby from RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
This leaflet provides information on RSV and the vaccination which is available for all pregnant women from September 2024.
Read moreUrethral bulking for stress incontinence
This leaflet is for women with stress urinary incontinence who have been offered urethral bulking agents to treat their symptoms.
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