Most of us will experience a problem with our eyes at some point in our lives. Mr Michael Andrew Roberts, Consultant Ophthalmologist with St Joseph's Hospital, talks about some of the most common problems, how to spot them and how they're treated... "Ophthalmologists are medically trained doctors who have completed specialist training in the diagnosis and management of eye conditions

Your job can provide a great sense of fulfilment and satisfaction, but if things get too intense it can seriously affect your mental wellbeing. Here, a leading doctor at St Joseph’s Hospital in Newport explains why a good work-life balance is so important. A SURVEY commissioned for Mental Health Awareness Week found three-quarters (74%) of British people have, at some point, felt so stressed they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope

Mr David Lewis, consultant vascular surgeon at St Joseph’s Hospital Everyone hopes that summer will be a scorcher. It’s a chance to catch some sun and get your legs out. However, one thing that may stop people from getting their legs out is varicose veins. Varicose veins are very common, and up to one in three of us will experience them in our lifetime

Professor Nadim Haboubi, Consultant Gastroenterologist at St Joseph’s Hospital Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is thought to affect at least 20 per cent of the UK population, leaving many struggling with symptoms including stomach cramps, bloating and sometimes other non-intestinal symptoms such as fatigue, nausea and anxiety. April is IBS Awareness Month and although it is considered a benign condition, it can cause debilitating symptoms for some

According to research by the British Heart Foundation, an estimated 121,000 people in Wales are living with coronary heart disease. The disease, which is caused by narrowing of the arteries, is the country’s single biggest killer, claiming the lives of more than one in seven men and almost one in 10 women. Until recently, the most accurate way to diagnose narrowing and blockages in the arteries was through a coronary angiogram carried out in a hospital X-ray or radiology department

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a long-term chronic condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness. The condition is quite common, with estimates that up to 1 in 25 may be affected. Widespread pain, fatigue and sleep disturbance are the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, however other symptoms may include poor circulation, headaches, irritability, an urgent need to urinate, particularly at night, and irritable or uncomfortable bowels

St Joseph’s Hospital in Newport is celebrating 109,564 appointments since the hospital re-launched in October 2015. The figure is a 52% increase on the previous two years, which saw just under 72,000 patients make appointments at the leading private facility. After coming under new ownership in 2014, St Joseph’s Hospital underwent an extensive multi-million-pound refurbishment, which took nearly two years to complete and saw the creation of 13 Centres of Excellence and the introduction of new state-of-the-art equipment

Take control of your health and wellbeing in 2018 – Dr Vijay Anand, Private GP With the arrival of the new year many of us are setting health and lifestyle goals to keep motivated throughout 2018. A great starting point is a health assessment, your body’s MOT. Prevention is always better than a cure and while not all health issues can be completely avoided, early detection could be a life saver

A NEWPORT doctor has explained what the best and worst New Year’s resolutions are for Argus readers' health. Resolutions are often made with the best intentions, including improving one’s health by losing weight, eating more fruit and veg or exercising more. But some seemingly healthy goals could have hidden detrimental effects, according to Dr Isabel Echeveste, a GP at St Joseph’s Hospital

Diagnosing a blocked or narrowed artery usually involves an invasive procedure called a coronary angiogram. But St Joseph’s Hospital in Newport has become the first in Wales to use a state-of-the-art computer test which eliminates the need for patients to be cut open. According to research by the British Heart Foundation, an estimated 121,000 people in Wales are living with coronary heart disease

Dr Alan Ng, Minor Injuries Centre Manager, St Joseph’s Hospital Over the past decade there has been an increase in demand for both General Practice and Accident & Emergency services. A number of factors have contributed, chiefly an ageing population and the continual squeeze on NHS and social care budgets. Great Britain spends 8.5 per cent GDP on its health service, whereas most similar European countries spend more than 10 per cent

Dr Anish Kotecha, Private GP at St Joseph’s Hospital Most men have occasional problems achieving a sustainable erection. Persistence of the problem can cause stress, a reduction in self-confidence and contribute to relationship problems. It is a condition that should not be ignored, as it can be a sign of an underlying health problem. An erection requires a co-ordinated mechanism between the brain, hormones, nerves, muscles and blood vessels