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Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors (Canagliflozin, Dapaglifozin, Empagliflozin, Ertugliflozin)

This leaflet is designed for people taking an SGLT2 inhibitor, also known as a ‘flozin’ or ‘gliflozin’ for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work to lower blood sugar by causing the kidney to remove excess sugar from the body through the urine. They also help to lower blood pressure and […]

Topic: Diabetes

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Anti-Depressants in Pregnancy: Information for New Mothers (SSRIs)

Many women have symptoms of depression before, during and after pregnancy, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa® ), fluoxetine (Prozac® ) and sertraline (Lustral® ) are often used to help treat these. Any medication taken during pregnancy can potentially have effects on the baby – in this leaflet we will discuss […]

Topic: Maternity

Type: Leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Anomaly Scan (20 week scan)

This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant women who are referred for an Anomoly scan. Purpose of the Anomaly Scan The anomaly scan is commonly referred to as the ’20 week scan’. It can take place between 18 and 22+6 weeks of pregnancy […]

Topic: Maternity

Type: Leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
A breech baby at the end of pregnancy

This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant women whose baby is breech near the end of their pregnancy. What is breech? Breech means that your baby is lying bottom first or feet first in the womb (uterus) instead of in the usual head […]

Topic: Maternity

Type: Leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Third and Fourth Degree Tears in Childbirth

This leaflet has been produced by the Maternity Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, to provide you with information if you have experienced a third or fourth degree tear during childbirth. What are the types of tears during childbirth? Most women, up to nine in ten (90%), tear to some extent during childbirth.Most […]

Topic: Maternity

Type: Leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Board agenda and papers January 2023

Agenda and papers for the QE Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust board of directors meeting on Wednesday 25th January 2023.

Type: Board papers

Audience: Patients and visitors
Patient Cancer Podcast Dislaimer

This disclaimer applies to you when you view, access or otherwise use the “Patient Cancer Series” podcast located on YouTube, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Topic: Cancer services

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
SeHCAT Test

Why do I need this test? A Tauroselcholic [75selenium] acid known as a SeHCAT (pronounced “see cat”) test is used to diagnose bile acid (sometimes called bile salt) malabsorption. Bile acids are produced in your liver and are passed into your small intestine after you have eaten a meal. Most of the bile acids should […]

Topic: Radiology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Radioisotope Scan Radiology Department Medical Physics

Radioisotope Scan What is a radioisotope scan? This is a scan to look at the function of certain organs in the body. Is there any preparation? For most scans you do not need to do anything special beforehand. You may need to stop eating before some tests. You will be asked to do this in […]

Topic: Radiology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Radioiodine Treatment Higher Dose

Instructions for patients This information leaflet is to help you prepare for your radioiodine treatment. Introduction Radioiodine has been used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) since the 1940’s. It has been shown that for many people it is better than drug therapy and surgery. Your consultant has decided that this is the best way of […]

Topic: Radiology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors

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