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Obesity begins in the womb
The obesity epidemic in the United States has spread to include children under 6 years old and particularly infants, according…
16 Aug 2006
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy CBT
Information about cognitive-behaviour therapy. Phsychological cognitive behavioural therapy consultation news
10 Aug 2006
Immunisation
Immunisation is an important method of disease prevention. By receiving a vaccination, usually in the form of an injection, a person can be 'immunised' against…
03 Aug 2006
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
Skin rashes
A rash is defined as a change in the skin's appearance, which may involve alternations in texture (eg rough or smooth) and/or its colour. The…
15 Jul 2006
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain is a very common medical condition that can either be acute or chronic in nature. Basically it refers to pain that is felt…
12 Jul 2006
Obese Girls in Early Puberty At Risk for High Androgen Levels
Obese girls in the early stages of puberty are at risk for having high levels of androgens (sometimes called “male…
08 Jul 2006
Localised scleroderma (morphoea)
Localised scleroderma refers to thickening of the skin as a result of connective tissue accumulation. It may cause swelling, plaques or other skin lesions.
30 Jun 2006
Wireless Capsule Enteroscopy (Capsule Endoscopy; Pill Cam)
Wireless capsule enteroscopy (capsule endoscopy) is an imaging method. A pill-sized camera is swallowed, allowing the gastrointestinal organs to be viewed.
12 Jun 2006
