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Know Your Numbers! week runs from 10-16 September 2018, and is the UKs largest event for blood pressure testing and awareness. High blood pressure is often known as the silent killer, usually exhibiting no identifiable symptoms. As such, there is no way to determine if you have it, apart from being checked for it.Throughout Know Your Numbers! week, healthcare professionals across the country are encouraging everybody to have their blood pressure checked either at their GP surgery, or at …

With flu vaccine season on the way, it’s as good a time as any to think about replacing your existing medical fridge with a newer model. At Four Square Healthcare, we are running an extensive sale on all Labcold medical fridges and Labcold pharmacy fridges. With savings of over 25% on some models, which is the right one for you? Labcold RPDF0012E Portable Vaccine/Pharmacy Refrigerator This versatile medical transporter unit boasts the same quality as the larger fridges in the Labcold …

An IUCD/IUD procedure refers to the insertion of one of a number of intrauterine devices (commonly referred to as ‘the coil’) into a patient’s cervix.This procedure is undertaken by women who have opted to use an IUCD/IUD as a method of contraception or those who wish to reduce heavy bleeding caused by conditions such as fibroids. Both devices operate in a similar manner, with an IUCD having a metal thread that releases copper into the patient’s system, while an IUD normally has a plastic …

Monday 11th June to Sunday 17th June 2018 marks Diabetes Week. It’s an opportunity for sufferers to discuss the impact it has on their lives, and to encourage at-risk people to get tested for it.What is diabetes?Diabetes is a lifelong condition in which the levels of glucose in the blood are too high, usually due to a lack of insulin, a hormone produced by our pancreas that regulates blood-sugar levels.Type 1 or Type 2Diabetes comes in two main types – Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes …

When it comes to different types of AED defibrillators, the main distinction is between semi-automatic defibrillators and fully automatic defibrillators. In truth, the difference is rather small, and the choice often comes down to your own personal circumstances and preferences. Both have advantages unique to themselves, so you should take the time to choose the specific kind of AED defibrillator that you believe you will be most comfortable operating, or which suits your circumstances …