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Early Pregnancy Scans: What Can You Expect?
Gender Scan: Everything you need to know
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Private Liver Ultrasound Scan in London: Everything You Need to Know
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Early Signs of Testicular Cancer Most Men Miss
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Private Liver Ultrasound Scan in London: Everything You Need to Know
A private liver ultrasound is a quick, non-invasive way to check your liver if you have upper tummy discomfort, abnormal…
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Muscular and Physio Articles
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Joint Pain Clinic London: Our one-stop service for main joints and pain
Discover our new one-stop joint pain clinic London, bringing expert assessment, diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided treatment together in a single…
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Health and Wellbeing
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Fatty Liver Disease – The Silent Epidemic
About 1 in 4 adults has fatty liver, and most have no idea. Mr Usman, our Clinical Lead, explains what…
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Early Gender Blood Test at The Scan Clinic: SneakPeek Update & Our New Blue or Pink Test Option
SneakPeek early gender testing is no longer available in the UK. Learn how The Scan Clinic has responded by introducing…
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Health and Wellbeing
5 mins read
What Is Blue Balls? Understanding Epididymal Hypertension and What can help
Blue balls, medically known as epididymal hypertension, is a temporary discomfort in the testicles after prolonged sexual arousal without ejaculation.…
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Health and Wellbeing
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Vitamin B12 Test — Why B12 & Folate Levels Matter for Your Health
Feeling tired, foggy or low in energy? A Vitamin B12 test can help uncover whether low B12 or folate levels…
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General Articles
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How The Scan Clinic Ensures Safe, High-Quality Ultrasound Care Amid Industry Concerns
As a leading CQC-registered private ultrasound clinic in London, The Scan Clinic explains how we maintain the highest standards of…
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General Articles, Health and Wellbeing
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What is FibroScan? A helpful guide to your liver health
A FibroScan (transient elastography) is a quick, non-invasive test that measures how stiff and fatty your liver is. This guide…
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Can paracetamol be taken in pregnancy? MHRA’s latest update to help guide you.
Can paracetamol be taken in pregnancy is a very common question all expectant mothers ask, we take a look at…
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Fertility Articles
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7 Things You Need to Know About Uterine Fibroids: Causes, Bleeding, Treatment & New Surgery Options
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in or around the wall of the womb, affecting up to 70% of women by…
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Pregnancy Health
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Top 7 Reasons for Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
Bleeding in early pregnancy is common and doesn't always mean something is wrong. Mr Usman, our Clinical Lead, explains seven…
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Early Signs of Testicular Cancer Most Men Miss
A small, painless lump or a change in the size of a testicle can be an early sign of testicular…
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