Urinary and Kidney

Abdominal Bloating
Cancer 26 Jul 2006

Abdominal Bloating

Abdominal bloating is felt as a feeling of fullness, tightness or distension in the abdomen. Bloating is different to abdominal swelling, where the abdomen is…
Members Survey Results
Blood 25 Jul 2006

Members Survey Results

Prior to Virtual Medical Centre conducting branding market research on our site members, Editorial Advisory Board members and medical professionals we discovered that the word “Virtual” is no longer commonly searched for, and by continuing to use “Virtual” we are potentially limiting the amount of people who can find our…
Skin rashes
Blood 15 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…
Urinary incontinence
Children's health 16 May 2006

Urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine. It affects all age groups and causes psychological distress and functional problems.
Nutrition and women
Blood 09 May 2006

Nutrition and women

A good diet is essential for growth, health and wellbeing. In women, nutritional requirements are affected by pregnancy and medical conditions.
Opioids for Analgesia
Bone 30 Apr 2006

Opioids for Analgesia

Opioids for analgesia: Using Opioids for analgesia and information on different opioids.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Diseases 26 Apr 2006

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome refers to increased levels of androgens (primary male hormones) and menstrual irregularities in women.
Pain and Nutrition
Children's health 18 Apr 2006

Pain and Nutrition

There is a strong relationship between pain and nutrition. Ongoing pain is associated with major stress on both the mind and the body. By spending…
Nerve Blocks (Regional Anaesthesia)
Bone 09 Apr 2006

Nerve Blocks (Regional Anaesthesia)

Medical information about nerve blocks regional anaesthesia for treatment of pain