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Dr Gordon believes in empowering his patients by providing accurate and relevant health information to support them in making decisions about their health. He uses his blog to share this information which is based on his daily clinical experience working as a GP.
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Can’t Sleep? Could this new medication for insomnia help you?
Insomnia is a common condition, often defined by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep for sufficient periods. People who suffer from insomnia often complain of significant impairment in their daytime focus and performance, and ultimately a reduced quality of life. Whilst all of these medications had beneficial effects for the short term relief of insomnia, they carry significant drawbacks including the risk of becoming dependant on the medicine, and risks of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and cognitive impairment. Daridorexant (Quviviq®) is a new treatment aimed at helping adults struggling with insomnia. In this article, Dr Daniel Gordon outlines some of the key information about this novel medication.
How To Keep Your Kids Healthy This Summer: Dr Gordons Top Tips.
There is no better time than summer for children. Endless days of outdoor play and a well-earned rest from studies. Nevertheless its vital that parents pay close attention to their child’s health and wellbeing as summer can bring with some specific risks. In this article, Dr Daniel Gordon shares his top tips for keeping children well in the summer months, and outlines some of the common illnesses that can affect children in the summer.
Should I get my PSA checked?
Prostate cancer is one of the commonest cancers in the United Kingdom but early screening and treatment can make a huge difference. In this article Dr Daniel Gordon, Private GP, explains more about prostate cancer and whether men should consider getting a PSA test.
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Infections in children
An update from Dr Gordon following recent media reports of invasive Group A Streptococcal infection in children
How to help a child with anxiety about school? 10 strategies
With the Summer holidays coming to an end, children and families are beginning their preparations for the upcoming school year. Returning to school can be an exciting time for children, however for many it also provokes feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. In this post we share some practical strategies parents can use to help children who may be struggling.
Is Your Anxiety Affecting Your Life?
If you suffer with anxiety, you are not alone. It is the most common psychological condition, with up to 18% of adults showing symptoms of an anxiety disorder in any given year. Unfortunately, anxiety related difficulties are also becoming more common in teenagers and younger children too. Read to find out more about anxiety and it’s effect on your life.
Common childhood illnesses: What’s the difference?
The vast majority of childhood illnesses are viral coughs and colds, however some have more unique features and can require more specific treatment. In this post we focus on identifying some of the differences between these illnesses and how they may be treated by your doctor.
Easy Healthy Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that consists of a thick tomato sauce with poached eggs cooked inside. It can be eaten as part of a mediterranean diet to improve cardiovascular health. Follow along this easy recipe from Dr Michelle Braude to create the perfect brunch..
Preparing for your microsuction appointment
Although usually harmless, a buildup of earwax over time can be harmful to your hearing health. Impacted wax can reduce hearing and serve as a trigger for painful ear infections. There is even some evidence that the hearing reduction caused by earwax may increase the risk of cognitive problems such as dementia. Microsuction is the safest and most effective way to remove earwax. In this post, we explain the procedure in more detail
What is earwax removal by microsuction?
Although usually harmless, a buildup of earwax over time can be harmful to your hearing health. Impacted wax can reduce hearing and serve as a trigger for painful ear infections. There is even some evidence that the hearing reduction caused by earwax may increase the risk of cognitive problems such as dementia. Microsuction is the safest and most effective way to remove earwax. In this post, we explain the procedure in more detail
Viral Wheeze | Keeping your child well this winter
As the weather gets colder and winter viruses start to circulate, doctors see increasing numbers of children struggling with recognised breathing problems associated with viral infections. In this post, Dr Daniel Gordon discusses viral induced wheeze, a common condition which affects up to a third of children before they reach school age.