World Cancer Day – blog post round up on some common cancers
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Mon 3 FebI've written several blog posts about different cancer challenges and thought a round-up of those posts could prove useful to you in step with this global awareness day.
The signs and symptoms of self-harm and where to get help
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Thu 24 OctWorld Mental Health Day takes place every October. In this blog post I am talking about how to recognise and support those who self harm.
Parkinson’s Disease – typical symptoms and treatment
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Thu 11 AprTo mark Parkinson's Awareness Day this blog post describes the symptoms that may indicate that you have Parkinson's and how this condition is treated.
Looking at HIV and AIDS in 2018
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Thu 29 NovWorlds Aid day has been held every year on December 1st since 1988. So where are we now?
Describing COPD and what causes it
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Wed 21 NovIt is COPD Awareness Day on November 21st but what is COPD, how is it caused, how is it diagnosed and what is the treatment?
The signs and symptoms of hepatitis
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Tue 17 JulThere are three different types of Hepatitis, this blog post explains the differences, the similarities and the dangers of it going undiagnosed
How and where to donate blood, hair, breast milk, organs and more!
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Tue 12 JunIn support of World Donor Day on June 14th I explain 8 ways in which you can help
Skin Cancer – What are the risks and how do we protect ourselves?
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Fri 1 JunDid you know that the UK incidence of malignant melanoma has increased more than for any other cancer? Here are the signs you need to look out for...
Understanding asthma
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Tue 22 MayDid you know that about 5.4 million people are living with this condition in the UK? In this post I explain the causes, diagnosis and treatment
Why you might need genetic testing and counselling and how it is done.
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Tue 24 AprTo mark DNA day on April 25th I discuss genetic testing and counselling
Looking at the challenges, diagnosis and treatment of TB
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Fri 23 MarIn step with World Tuberculosis Day on the 24th March I discuss the condition that many mistakenly believe is a thing of the past
Book Review - Why We Sleep
Dr Philip Goodwin on Thu 15 MarIn step with World Sleep Day on March 16th Dr Philip Goodwin reviews "Why We Sleep" by author Matthew Walker
Takayasu Arteritis (TA) - a rare disease
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Wed 28 FebRare Disease Day is held on the last day of February with the aim of raising awareness with policy makers and the public of rare diseases.
Advice and resources to protect yourself against the risk of cancer.
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Fri 2 FebThe main causes of cancer and how to protect yourself
STiQ Day and sexual health checks
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Mon 8 JanSTiQ day falls on Jan 14th this year. Launched in 2010, this is designed to get people t6hinking about their sexual health.
What are the risk factors for Osteoporosis
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Fri 20 OctAs the 20th October is World Osteoporosis Day I am playing my part in raising awareness of this condition...
About Asthma – triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Tue 2 MayOn World Asthma Day I discuss this long term condition which affects 5 million people in the UK
World Health Day 2017 concentrates on depression
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Fri 7 AprIt's World Health Day today and the theme is Depression
What you might feel, see and experience as indicators of poor kidney function
Dr Stephanie Goodwin on Thu 9 MarMost of us recognise the importance of our kidneys without perhaps fully understanding their role in our body. So on this, World Kidney Day, I thought I’d explain...