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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.

• What is bladder cancer?

  Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the bladder lining. In some cases, the tumour spreads into the surrounding areas.

• New precision medicine study for patients with cancer in the biliary tract

  A new study at UCLH and UCL aims to extend survival for some patients with cancer in the biliary tract by treating them with therapies specifically tailored to the genetic profile of their tumour.

• Good luck in the TCS London Marathon, UCLH Charity runners!

  The iconic run has returned to its regular time of the year, following two years’ disruption following the pandemic and will take place on Sunday 2 October 2022. We are lucky enough to have five people running for UCLH Charity. The money they raise will help us support patients, staff and research at UCLH.

• Steroid drug reduces mortality in hospitalised Covid-19 patients

  A national study with initial results shows steroid dexamethasone may substantially reduce mortality in severely ill Covid-19 patients.

• Contrast agents for X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT and angiography examinations

  Information on contrast agents for X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT and angiography examinations at NHNN

• Patients rate UCLH 8.5 out of 10

  UCLH continues to achieve excellent results in the National Inpatient Survey. In 2021 patients rated their overall care as 8.5 out of 10 which is the top score in London and the second best in the Shelford Group.

• High blood pressure and its drug treatment unlikely to increase entry of COVID-19 virus into cells

  Fears that people with high blood pressure are more at risk from severe Covid-19 because it is easier for the virus to enter their cells and tissues have been laid to rest, thanks to research involving UCLH.

• Best of luck to all our runners at the Royal Parks Half Marathon!

  The Royal Parks Half Marathon makes a spectacular return this weekend.

• Congratulations to our three RCN Nursing Award winners

  It’s a clean sweep for our nominees at this year’s RCN Nursing Awards. Congratulations to winners Jo Hargroves, Robert Vicente and Susie Lagrata!