Prolactinoma
For patients diagnosed with a prolactinoma - explaining what that entails and how it is treated
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Prolonged pregnancy management
‘Prolonged pregnancy’ is defined as a pregnancy that continues beyond 42+1 weeks. The aim of this leaflet is to provide information on what happens if you reach this stage.
Read morePromoting listening skills - information for parents
Advice for parents and carers of children to encourage their attention, memory and vision
Read moreProning for patients with Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Explains how lying in a certain position can help you to breathe easier and can improve your oxygen levels
Read moreProphylactic Trimethoprim dosage
Advice for parents /carers on working out the correct dosage of Trimethoprim antibiotic for a child /baby at risk of developing a urinary tract infection
Read morePropylthiouracil in thyrotoxicosis
For patients prescribed propylthiouracil medication to reduce overactivity of the thyroid gland
Read moreProstate artery embolisation (PAE)
What prostate artery embolisation is, what happens during the procedure and what the possible risks are
Read moreProstate biopsy aftercare advice
Today you have had a prostate biopsy. Although it is unlikely you will have any serious after-effects it is important that you read the following advice.
Read moreProstate cancer - Starting hormone treatments
Aims to answer some of the questions you may have about hormone therapy (tablets or injections) for prostate cancer
Read moreProstate cancer - What to expect following a diagnosis
Outlines what to expect after a diagnosis of prostate cancer
Read moreProtect your ears - customised ear protectors
Outline the ear protection available from our Audiology Department
Read moreProtecting your baby from low blood sugar
You have been given this leaflet because your baby is at increased risk of low blood sugar (other terms used are low blood glucose and hypoglycaemia). Babies who are small, premature, unwell at birth, or whose mothers are diabetic or have taken certain medication (beta-blockers), may have low blood sugar in the first few hours and days after birth, and it is especially important for these babies to keep warm and feed as often as possible in order to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
Read moreProtein-rich low-fibre snacks
Advice for those following a high protein, low fibre diet; for example, if you are physically active or have muscle wastage, burns, an injury or a wound
Read moreProximal femoral derotation osteotomy
An operation for hip and/or knee pain, due to an abnormal twist in your femur (thighbone) - outlining what surgery entails, including risks and benefits
Read moreProximal femoral osteotomy advice and exercises
Advice and exercises following proximal femoral osteotomy surgery (an operation to treat hip deformities)
Read moreProximal femoral replacement advice and exercises
Information designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your hip operation
Read moreProximal humerus fracture in children
Answers some of the questions that you or your child may have about managing a humerus fracture
Read morePsychological Medicine Service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Aims to answer some of the questions you may have about the Psychological Medicine Service following an admission to the Emergency Department.
Read morePsychology session appointments for the Berkshire Cancer Centre
Explains what to expect once you are referred to a clinical health psychologist at any point during your cancer treatment journey
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