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- Nephrology
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- Newton
Title - Patient Initiated Follow-Up (Newton Hospital)
Description - Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) is a process which allows patients to arrange their own follow up appointments for their condition as and when they need them, rather than booking routine follow up appointments at regular intervals. - Nursing Directorate
- Nutrition and Dietetics
Title - Dietary Management of Diabetic Gastroparesis
Description - Gastroparesis is a chronic (long-term) condition in which the stomach cannot empty itself in the normal way. It is a type of neuropathy (nerve damage) affecting the nerves which control the movement of food through the digestive tract. This can lead to a delay of food leaving the stomach.Title - Liver Reduction Diet (pre-bariatric surgery)
Description - This is a diet that is low in energy (calories), specifically low in fat and carbohydrates. By following this diet, you will deplete your liver’s glycogen stores (glycogen is a form of sugar which is stored in the liver and muscles). This will help shrink the size of the liver and make the surgery easier and safer to perform. It is likely that you will also lose some weight during this time. A large liver can make it more difficult for the surgeon to access your stomach as it requires moving out of the way in the process. If the liver is too enlarged, the surgeons may need to convert from a laparoscopic (keyhole) to an open surgery (large incision) which carries greater risks, will take longer to perform under anaesthetic and may lead to a lengthier hospital stay. It is therefore essential that you follow this diet strictly for at least 2 weeks prior to your surgery.