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Pregnancy Advice: An Overview
Preconception care refers to a set of interventions that aim to optimise a woman's health before she conceives. The interventions address her current health by…
25 Jul 2006
Corticosteroids for Pain Relief
Medical news information about orticosteroids for pain relief
04 Apr 2006
Clinical depression
Clinical depression is a common psychological condition characterised by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and often also anxiety.
21 Feb 2006
Influenza (flu)
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza virus. Influenza outbreaks are common, particularly during winter months.
21 Feb 2006
Physical Activity with Cardiovascular Disease
Maintaining appropriate levels of physical activity with cardiovascular disease is now thought to be very important. We now know that people who take up regular…
07 Feb 2006
Pressure ulcers
Pressure ulcers are skin injuries that occur when one position is held for too long. It is most common in elderly, wheelchair- or bed-bound people.
23 Dec 2005
Chronic heart failure
Chronic heart failure occurs when the heart fails to pump sufficient blood through the body. It may come on rapidly after a heart attack, or…
01 Sep 2005
Preeclampsia (toxemia; pregnancy-induced hypertension)
Preeclampsia refers to hypertension or high blood pressure during pregnancy or post partum (after childbirth). It causes a high risk of epileptic seizures.
19 Oct 2004
Hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol)
Hypercholesterolemia is defined as elevated blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol can clog arteries and lead to coronary heart disease and other conditions.
14 Jul 2004
