Lung nodule on a CT scan: what follow-up means and what to ask next
A lung nodule on CT is a finding, not a diagnosis. Understand risk, previous imaging and a clear follow-up plan before arranging more tests.
Executive screening or an occupational health report: which does your business need?
Executive screening, occupational health and third-party medical reports answer different questions. A guide to scope, consent and employee confidentiality.
MRI claustrophobia: how to plan a scan when enclosed spaces make you anxious
Worried about an MRI? Learn what to ask about claustrophobia, communication, medicines and safety before booking a doctor-led assessment.
Repeat blood tests after executive screening: when is another panel worth it?
When should an executive blood panel be repeated? Learn why trends, symptoms and a clear clinical question matter more than testing every marker again.
Atrial fibrillation: palpitations, the ECG that confirms it and why stroke risk is the real question
Atrial fibrillation symptoms, how an ECG and longer rhythm monitoring detect it, what the CHA2DS2-VASc score means and when palpitations are an emergency.
Groin hernia: how to recognise one, whether you need surgery and the signs that mean urgent care
Groin hernia symptoms, how doctors assess them, when watchful waiting is safe, why women are referred urgently and which signs are an emergency.
Gallstones: symptoms, how an ultrasound confirms them and when the pain is an emergency
Gallstone symptoms, what an ultrasound and liver blood tests show, when surgery is considered and which signs need urgent care. Private GP and scan options in London.
The morning-after pill: how long it works, which type, and how to get it quickly in London
Levonorgestrel works best within 24 hours, ulipristal lasts up to five days, and the copper IUD beats both. What the evidence says, plainly, and how to be seen the same day.
Why am I gaining weight? The medical causes worth checking first
Most weight gain is lifestyle, but some is medical, and a short list of tests can settle which. Thyroid, medicines, hormones and fluid retention explained plainly.
Blood in your stool: what it usually means, the red flags, and when to see a doctor
Most rectal bleeding has a straightforward cause, but some features mean you should be seen promptly. How to tell the difference, what a FIT test does, and what happens at an appointment.
Executive health screening and sleep apnoea: when tiredness needs a closer look
Persistent tiredness despite normal blood tests? Learn when sleep apnoea assessment may help and what a sleep test can show.
HbA1c at executive screening: what a raised result means
Understand raised HbA1c, when confirmation is needed, test limitations and the next steps after an executive health check.
High blood pressure at executive screening: what happens next?
Raised blood pressure at screening? Learn about reliable home readings, confirmation and a doctor-led follow-up plan.
Normal executive screening results: what they do and do not rule out
Normal screening results: what they mean, why symptoms still matter and when repeat testing or a focused assessment is useful.
Family history and executive screening: which details change your plan?
Family history and executive screening: what to record, when targeted assessment matters and why more scans are not always the answer.
December executive health screening: what to book before the year ends
December screening: useful checks, realistic timing, follow-up and executive assessment costs. A practical, evidence-led guide before the year ends.
Low albumin on a blood test: what does it mean?
Low blood albumin is not simply a sign to eat more protein. Understand the liver, kidney, inflammation and nutrition questions behind a result.