Category: Teaching
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High blood pressure (Hypertension) in people of black African or black Caribbean descent
About me Hi, I’m Dr. Vinesh Dhir. I currently work as a GP in several SW London surgeries, including HIYOS. Diagnosing and managing hypertension is a significant part of my day-to-day job. Patients with certain ethnic backgrounds have more health implications with hypertension. I hope by writing this blog, I can improve your understanding of…
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Can mould affect asthma?
About me Hi, I’m Dr. Vinesh Dhir. I currently work as a general practitioner in several SW London surgeries, including HIYOS. Diagnosing and managing asthma is a common part of my day-to-day job. Recently there have been concerns in the media raised about housing and its effect on respiratory conditions. I hope by writing this…
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Why is diabetes Type 2 a problem for South Asians?
About me Hi, I’m Dr. Vinesh Dhir. I am an Asian British doctor from London. Currently I work as a general practitioner in SW London surgeries, including HIYOS. HIYOS is based in the borough of Hounslow which contains a 9% Asian or Asian british population. As a result, meeting patients of the South Asian population…