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How Smoking Affects Skin Health
Smoking and skin health: Smoking is associated with premature ageing and wrinkles, as well as more serious skin conditions such as skin cancer and psoriasis. Smoking…
22 May 2009
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the process of injecting sperm directly into a woman's uterus using a catheter, to assist conception in an infertile couple. IUI…
19 May 2009
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) refers to the process of conceiving an embryo in a test tube. Embryos are conceived in vitro, when viable male sperm…
07 May 2009
Oocyte Retrieval
Oocyte retrieval is the process of collecting mature eggs directly from a woman's ovaries before they are released from ovarian follicles.
06 May 2009
Ovarian Stimulation and Hyperstimulation
Ovarian stimulation is a component of in vitro fertilisation used to stimulate maturation of eggs (oocytes) so that they can be retrieved from the ovaries.
04 May 2009
Gaucher’s disease
Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the build up of fatty deposits in multiple organs, including the spleen, liver, bone marrow and…
27 Apr 2009
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is used to determine if a woman is pregnant. This is done by analysing a sample of a woman's urine…
24 Apr 2009
Solarium Use and Health Effects (Solaria)
Solaria are light chambers used for indoor cosmetic tanning. Like the rays of the sun, light rays emitted from solaria contain UV rays, and thus…
23 Apr 2009
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilisation. It involves severing the vas deferens and blocking or tying one or both of the severed ends. This…
21 Apr 2009
