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DOCTOR'S NOTES

Hello! I am Dr. Adam Staten, Clinical Director at One Day Tests and this is my team's blog.

Our Clinical Governance Team is led by Dr. Adam Staten and is made up of extremely talented doctors who ensure that our testing panels are accurate, innovative and up-to-date on current science and medicine developments.

Dr Adam Staten (MA MBBS MRCP(UK) MRCGP DRCOG DMCC PGCertCE) trained at Cambridge University and King's College London. After serving as a medical officer in the British Army, he returned to the NHS and is now an NHS GP and GP trainer. He has an interest in stress and burnout and has written several books on the subject. He is also the editor of a textbook used by GPs and family physicians all around the world.

Dr Staten is a firm believer in empowering patients to manage their own health and sees educating people about common health problems as the best way to achieve this.

DR. ADAM STATEN

Clinical Director at One Day Tests.

DR. VINESH MISTRY

Clinical Governance Team

DR. MIKE FORSYTHE

Clinical Governance Team

The power to manage your health - GPs blogs at One Day Tests.

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  • water splash
    March 1, 2024 Dr. Adam Staten

    Water - The Importance of Staying Hydrated

    Our bodies are about 60% water and water is absolutely fundamental to every aspect of our body’s functioning. Survival experts say that we can last about three days without water during which time you would expect to see a steady...

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  • Blood test
    February 23, 2024 Dr. Adam Staten

    What Is Blood Work?

    Discover the importance of blood tests in healthcare with this comprehensive guide. Understand different types of blood tests & how they work.
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  • Blood test
    February 23, 2024 Dr. Adam Staten

    Routine Blood Test

    Explore the importance of blood tests in healthcare with this comprehensive guide. Understand different types of blood tests & how they work.
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  • Measles outbreak
    February 6, 2024 Dr. Adam Staten

    Measles: A Re-emerging Threat

    Measles used to be a very common childhood condition, something that almost all children would experience in the way that children get chicken pox today. Whilst for most children it was an unpleasant but mostly harmless illness, some children developed...

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  • blood test results
    January 26, 2024 Dr. Adam Staten

    Understanding Blood Test Results

    Get the clarity you need for your health with this guide to understanding blood test results. Learn how tests work and what to do with your results.
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  • Dementia - taking care of your brain
    January 17, 2024 Dr. Adam Staten

    Reducing The Risk of Dementia

    As our population ages, dementia is increasingly emerging as a major health concern both for individuals and for society as a whole.

    There are a large number of risk factors for developing dementia and although there are some, such as a history of dementia in the family, that you can do little about, you might be surprised to learn how many other risk factors you can actually change for yourself. 

    Read on to find out more.

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  • heart in body
    December 27, 2023 Dr Adam Staten

    Small changes to reduce the risk of heart disease

    Cardiovascular disease, such as heart attacks and strokes, are a major public health concern in the UK.

    According to the Office for National Statistics, ischaemic heart disease was the leading cause of death for men in the UK in 2022, accounting for nearly 40,000 deaths or just over 13% of all male deaths.

    Small lifestyle changes can make a difference in improved cardiovascular health. Read on to find out more.

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  • Person running for exercise
    December 27, 2023 Adam Staten

    Beating the January Blues and Blue Monday with Exercise

    This is a time of year when many people will decide to undertake new exercise regimes. Most people recognize the important benefits that exercise delivers for their physical health, fewer people realize what a major impact exercise can have on improving their mental health.

    Find out more about the positive impact of exercise and what levels of exercise you should be aiming to complete.

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