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• Getting ready for surgery: Bowel preparation with a laxative and antibiotics

  This information is for patients having gynaecology surgery who may also need bowel (colorectal) surgery as part of their cancer treatment.

• Health secretary Matt Hancock visits University College Hospital

  Health secretary Matt Hancock visited University College Hospital yesterday to see for himself our post-Covid-19 service set up to help survivors of the virus with their long-term recovery.

• Patients more likely to be admitted to critical care after surgery if a bed is available

  Bed availability is a “significant” factor in determining whether or not a patient is admitted to a critical care bed after surgery, questioning whether some are getting the care they need, a new study from researchers at UCL and UCLH has found for the first time.

• Oxbryta (Voxelotor) withdrawal from the UK market in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disorder in people aged 12 years and older

  Pfizer Limited, in agreement with the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has withdrawn the product, while a review of the benefits and risks is carried out.

• Rare cases of blood clots and low platelets after vaccination

  UCLH-led research paper outlines mechanism behind rare cases of blood clots and low platelets after vaccination

• Obesity/High body Mass Index– what are the risks?

  This page is for patients with obesity who are waiting for scheduled surgery.

• RESPOND information for service users

  Information for service users about the RESPOND service for refugees and asylum seekers.

• Infectious disease update during COVID-19

  All GPs are now welcome to use our national Infectious & Tropical Disease Advice and Guidance function on the e-referral system (NHS e-RS)

• Managing pain after your operation (Easy Read)

  This easy read page offers advice for patients on managing pain after an operation.

• Secretary of State for Health and Social Care visits UCLH

  The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid came to University College Hospital Grafton Way Building on Friday 4 February 2022.