Women's Health

Induction of labour – Medical and Surgical Methods
Children's health 04 Mar 2010

Induction of labour – Medical and Surgical Methods

Ways for women giving birth to induce labour and the bishop score to test if the cervix is ready for childbirth.
Tooth Sensitivity
Symptoms 27 Feb 2010

Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity can be classified into two categories: one may indicate a problem with the tooth's nerve and blood supply (the root canal); and the…
Testosterone
Anatomy 19 Feb 2010

Testosterone

Testosterone is the male sex hormone and one of a group of hormones known as androgens. It can be supplemented with testosterone replacement therapy.
Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption
Children's health 19 Feb 2010

Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption

When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it also enters the bloodstream of her foetus, and when excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed they can have…
Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis)
Bone 02 Feb 2010

Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis)

Cervical dystonia or neck dystonia is a movement disorder of the neck muscles. It causes spasms, tremors and pain in the neck, and abnormal head…
Dystonia
Symptoms 01 Feb 2010

Dystonia

Dystonia is a movement disorder characterised by involuntary, repetitive, sustained and directional movements and postures. It is a unique neurological condition, as it can be…
Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Two to Five Years of Age
Children's health 24 Jan 2010

Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Two to Five Years of Age

Normally all baby teeth have come through by three years of age. Children approaching the 4-5 year age range generally have fewer feeding and nutritional problems…
Dental Health and Nutrition During Pregnancy
Children's health 23 Jan 2010

Dental Health and Nutrition During Pregnancy

During pregnancy there must be extra attention placed on good dental hygiene for the sake of the expecting mother, and also for the dental development of…
Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from One to Two Years of Age
Children's health 23 Jan 2010

Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from One to Two Years of Age

During the toddler years, most of the baby teeth come through into the mouth and there is a great development in the ability to eat, control…