A-Z of Patient Information Leaflets

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  • Magnetic Resonance Scanner

    MR scanning is used to investigate a wide variety of conditions. It has several advantages over conventional imaging methods. One of the main advantages is that the procedure does not involve the use of ionising radiation (X-rays).

  • Medial Branch Block

    Facet joint nerve block involves temporarily numbing the nerve supply of the facet joint and adjoining soft tissue.

  • Methadone for Pain

    Methadone is a strong pain killer and is classed as an opioid.

  • Migraine - a comprehensive guide

    There are many different types of headache, migraine, cluster headaches, sinus headache, and more. However, more than 90% of headaches will be caused by migraine – this booklet will help you to identify if your headaches are due to migraine and if so, how best to stop them happening.

  • Monitoring Surgical Wounds for Infection

    A surgical wound infection occurs when germs from our skin and the environment enter the incision that the surgeon makes through the skin in order to carry out the operation.

  • Motor Neurone Disease - Multidisciplinary Clinic

    A multidisciplinary clinic involves a group of healthcare professionals, known as the multidisciplinary team.

  • Motor Neurone Disease - Neuropsychology

    Are you interested in being referred to neuropsychology?

  • Motor Neurone Disease - Nurse Specialist Service

    The nurse service is available for anyone who has a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and is under the care of The Walton Centre.

  • Motor Neurone Disease - Palliative Care

    Palliative care aims to achieve the best quality of life for patients with a terminal condition and also support the patient’s family and friends. It is provided by a coordinated team of health care professionals. 

  • Motor Neurone Disease - Voice Banking

    Voice banking is a process that allows a person to record a set list of phrases with their own voice. This recording is then used to create a personal synthetic voice.

  • Multifocal Motor Neuropathy

    There is damage to the nerves connecting the brain and spinal cord to the muscles in the arms and legs.

  • Multiple Sclerosis - Bladder Symptoms

    The way we stay continent is a very complex process that allows us to voluntarily delay passing urine until we are in a suitable place. This process can sometimes be affected by Multiple Sclerosis

  • Multiple Sclerosis - Constipation

    Constipation is common in the general population but is more so amongst people with a neurological condition. It is especially common amongst people with MS as messages between the brain and the bowel can become mixed up leading to slower movement of faeces through the bowel.

  • Multiple Sclerosis - Neurological Long Term Conditions & Therapy Team

    The MS Therapy service consists of three Physiotherapists, two Occupational Therapists and one Orthoptist.

  • Multiple Sclerosis - Oral Methylprednisolone

    The aim of methylprednisolone is to help reduce inflammation and speed up recovery during a relapse or exacerbation of MS symptoms.

  • Multiple Sclerosis - Pelvic Floor Exercises

    You can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles by regular exercises. 

  • Multiple Sclerosis - Specialist Nurse Service

    The role of the MS Nurse involves offering support, advice, information, education and help to those who are affected by MS

  • Multiple Sleep Latency Test

    The test is the standard way to measure your level of daytime sleepiness.

  • Myelogram

    This is a specialist X ray test to look at the spine. It is most often used in patients who cannot have an MRI scan or where alternative test results are unclear.