Early Signs of ADHD in Children (Age-by-Age Guide)
ADHD is a chronic neurological condition characterised by ongoing patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that are inconsistent with a child’s...
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Read some of the latest medical and healthcare articles written by the team at The Health Suite.
What are skin tags – and how can they be removed?
Skin tags are extremely common (existing in 50-60% of the general population), benign skin growths that affect people of all ages [1]....
The Importance of Well-Woman Screenings – Everything You Need to Know
Preventive healthcare plays a central role in supporting women’s health across every life stage. W...
Corticosteroid Injections for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis affects millions worldwide, progressively degrading joint cartilage and underlying bone while triggering chronic inflammation that limits daily...
Ramadan-style dawn-to-sunset fasting: What the science says (and how to do it safely)
Every year, the month of Ramadan creates one of the biggest “real-world” fasting studies on the planet. For...
Iron deficiency anaemia: why we look for the cause (not just replace iron)
Iron infusions can be an excellent way to replenish iron, but iron deficiency often returns if the cause isn’t identified and addressed. T...
Iron deficiency in teenagers (14–18): causes, symptoms, and treatment options
Teenage iron deficiency can look like “just tiredness”, but it can significantly affect learning, mood, and physical performance. Com...
Low phosphate after Ferinject: what patients and parents should know
Ferinject (ferric carboxymaltose) is widely used and often very effective. However, it can cause low phosphate (hypophosphataemia) in some people....
Blood tests before an iron infusion: what you need (and when to repeat)
Before IV iron, we need to confirm that iron deficiency is present and plan dosing safely....
Monofer vs Ferinject: why we use different IV iron options for adults and young people
IV iron infusions are not “one size fits all”. Different IV iron formulations have different licensing, dosing limits, and monitoring considerations. At...
Ultrasound Scans – How Do They Work?
Ultrasound scanning is one of the most widely used diagnostic imaging techniques in modern medicine, supporting assessment across musculoskeletal, abdominal...
Why Athletes Should Consider Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Athletic performance can place significant physiological demands on the body. From high-intensity training and competition to repeated mechanical loading of...