Gynaecology

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.
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…
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…
Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Birth to One Year of Age
Children's health 23 Jan 2010

Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Birth to One Year of Age

Adequate nutrition is of great importance during the first year of life as even small occurrences of poor malnutrition may result in underdevelopment of tooth…
Basal Body Temperature Monitoring Contraceptive Method
Hormones 22 Jan 2010

Basal Body Temperature Monitoring Contraceptive Method

Basal body temperature monitoring is a contraceptive method which relies on the woman monitoring her basal body temperature on a daily basis to determine the…
Post-stroke upper limb spasticity
Diseases 21 Jan 2010

Post-stroke upper limb spasticity

Upper limb spasticity after a stroke is a movement disorder characterised by rigidity and spasms of the arm muscles. This impedes physical movements.