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Dr Roger Henderson

Dr Roger Henderson, MBBS

General Practitioner, Medical Author

MBBS, LMSSA

Dr Roger Henderson qualified as a GP in 1985 and has authored for EMIS since early 2013.

He is a Senior Partner at Linden Hall Surgery Shropshire as well as a GP trainer and University doctor. His lectures focus primarily on modern social media and health.

Roger is also a medic and writer for national newspapers, magazines and online, and appears regularly on television, radio and the internet.

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Fine-needle aspiration
Info leaflet

In fine-needle aspiration a thin, hollow needle is used to take a sample of cells from an organ or lump under the skin. The cells are then analysed under a microscope. Note: the information below is a general guide only. The arrangements and the way tests are performed, may vary between different hospitals. Always follow the instructions given by your doctor or local hospital.

The digestive system
Features

The digestive system (gastrointestinal tract) is the long tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the back passage (anus).

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What does the pancreas do?
Features

The pancreas is an organ in the upper tummy (abdomen). Chemicals (enzymes) made by cells in the pancreas pass into the gut to help digest food. The hormones insulin and glucagon are also made in the pancreas and help to regulate the blood sugar level.

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Glycogen storage disorders
Info leaflet

Glycogen storage disorders are a group of inherited diseases. They result from a problem with one of the proteins (known as enzymes) involved in the conversion of glucose to glycogen, or the breakdown of glycogen back into glucose. They mostly tend to affect your liver and muscles. Most are diagnosed in childhood. Symptoms include weakness, tiredness and low blood sugar levels. Newer treatment possibilities provide hope for an improved outlook (prognosis). Most people with a glycogen storage disorder respond well to treatment. However, type II (infantile Pompe's disease) can be difficult to treat and can affect life expectancy.

Actinomycosis
Professional