UK first for North-East hospital
A NORTH-EAST hospital has become the first in the UK to perform a new endoscopic procedure for NHS patients with serious digestive problems. The minimally-invasive outpatient procedure was... more
Medical first for North-East patients suffering chronic acid reflux
PATIENTS in the North-East suffering chronic acid reflux are benefitting from a medical procedure being used for the first time in the UK. Stretta therapy, which is being used at... more
Hot needles in my throat eased my heartburn
Around 12 million Britons will suffer from acid reflux at some point — and long term it can lead to ulcers and cancer. Retired investment banker Jeff Sanford, 55, who lives... more
