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Cushingoid Features
Cushingoid features are the characteristic changes that occur in individuals with Cushing’s syndrome, a disease characterised by…
01 Jan 2012
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Overview
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of gastrointestinal conditions including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It has symptoms like diarrhoea.
17 Oct 2011
Labour and Birthing Positions
Options for positioning during labour are many and varied. Women instinctively use a variety of positions and movements to cope with the pain of the…
30 Jan 2011
Exercises To Do and Avoid During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy is well recognised as being both a safe and beneficial practice for mother and foetus with recommendations that pregnant women, considered to…
16 Jul 2010
Benefits and Risks of Exercise During Pregnancy
All women who exercise while pregnant should seek advice from their doctor to ensure they are not over doing it or engaging in specific activities…
11 Jul 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.
04 Mar 2010
Placental abruption (abruptio placentae)
Placental abruption is a complication of pregnancy in which the placenta separates from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery, causing bleeding.
26 Sep 2009
Vaginal Delivery
Vaginal birth is the delivery of a baby from the uterus (womb), out through the vagina.
13 Sep 2009
Fitness and Exercise
Fitness: Being active and exercising is very important for health. Physical exercise can be as easy as finding a total of 30 minutes of activity…
03 Jul 2009
