Thursday lunchtime, I just had to have a look at the medichecks site. My eye fell upon "thyroid", where the information they give is:
"The thyroid hormones can be low (hypothyroidism). The commonest disorders are myxoedema, Graves` disease and Hashimoto`s disease. The symptoms will be tiredness, dry skin, hair loss, weight gain, sensitivity to cold and constipation."
I know one could argue that the treatment for Graves' can cause hypothyroidism, but...
Ho hum.
Steve
Stephen R Goodall BSc MSc FRCPath
Consultant Clinical Biochemist
Clinical Biochemistry &
Immunology
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
LS1 3EX UK
Tel: 0113 392 3691
>>> "Mainwaring-Burton Richard (RGZ)" <[log in to unmask]> 29/11/2007 12:12 >>>
If you thought that was expensive ............
Have a look at http://www.medichecks.com
I promise I have no vested (or even naked) interest in the establishment but
feel that it may be useful to UK members who are being told that they are
too expensive by their management.
I also use it as a frightener for overeager requestors and medical students
learning about proper usage of the laboratory.
with best wishes
Richard
Richard Mainwaring-Burton
Consultant Biochemist
Queen Mary's Hospital
Sidcup, Kent
020-8308-3084
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From: Janice Still [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 29 November 2007 10:32
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Subject: Health screening
You will all be glad to know that for a mere £169 I can now have a screen
for ovarian cancer, comprising an ultrasound trans-vaginal scan and a CA125
blood test.If either of these tests is "positive" then I can be referred to
a Harley Street specialist within five days. The company recommend this test
is carried out annually on all women over 40 and is apparently not available
on the NHS. Well, that's all right then.
Jan
Mrs. J. Still,
POCT Manager,
Biochemistry Dept,
Watford General Hospital. 01923-217998.
The views expressed in this message are personal and do not reflect West
Herts NHS Hospitals Trust policy.
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