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What is tonsillitis? Acute tonsillitis is the term used to describe viral or bacterial infections of the tonsils in the back of the throat. Tonsillitis is a very common infection in childhood. It presents with a sore throat, fever, earache, tiredness and lack of appetite. Some children may also have stomach (abdominal) pain.

This is a very common question in the Breast Clinic. Quite understandably, many women are keen to understand what choices they can make that may influence their risk of developing breast cancer. Although the question seems straightforward, as is often the case in life, the answer is more complicated.

I first became inspired to pursue this career after a talk from a group of plastic surgeons while I was in medical school. They showed us the breadth and variety of surgery they did and what I considered to be miracles such as reattaching fingers and saving people from life threatening burns.

It's Sun Awareness Week 2017. Dr Marsland talks us through dangers of the sun, conditions it can cause and prevention and protection tips.

Our building contractor Vinci have taken some exciting aerial photographs of the site of the new Spire Manchester Hospital.