Cerebellar ataxias
Ataxia is the loss of coordination of parts of the body. It affects the parts of the nervous system that control movement and balance. Ataxia can be a symptom of another health condition. For example, multiple sclerosis or a head injury. Ataxia ... [... more]
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Local Involvement Network (LINk)
Local Involvement Networks, LINKS, LINks, LINK, LINk, patient participation, getting involved with local health services, public involvement with the NHS, National Centre for Involvement Community-based groups whose aim is to improve local health ... [... more]
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How will I know 'this is it'?
When it's nearly time for your baby to be born, your body will get ready for labour. Your baby will move down, pressing on your pelvis, so the upward pressure on your ribs will ease. Mood swings are common and you may feel a surge of ... [... more]
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Corporate:Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Part Three - Inspection and Monitoring Bodies; Index to information held and Useful Resources A publication scheme is a guide to the information NHS Direct routinely makes available to the public and wherever possible provides an easy method of ... [... more]
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Pericarditis
The pericardium is the thin, two-layered sac-like tissue that lubricates and surrounds the heart. It helps to keep the heart securely in place whilst protecting it from sudden movement, and acting as a barrier to infection or from tumours that ... [... more]
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Psychological (mental) shock
You often hear people saying that someone's in shock (lazy tabloid journalists and TV soap writers are particularly fond of this phrase), but what does this really mean? Physiological (circulatory) shock Blood loss Cardiogenic shock Shock can ... [... more]
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Scraping cells
Biopsy is the name for a small sample of tissue that a doctor takes from your body for examination. The word biopsy means both the tissue sample itself, and the act of taking a sample. Biopsies can help doctors to diagnose a range of conditions. ... [... more]
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Evaluations and Standards Laboratory
The Evaluations and Standards Laboratory is composed of 4 Units:The Evaluations and Standards Laboratory is composed of 4 Units: Evaluate kits and equipment in partnership with the MHRA, WHO and NBS Supply clinical laboratories with quality ... [... more]
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Arrhythmias
Not all abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) are dangerous. In fact, an abnormal heartbeat is a common occurence. Most of us have an occasional extra heartbeat here or there, usually without noticing it. Excessive stress, lack of sleep and ... [... more]
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Psoriatic Arthropathy Alliance
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that occurs when the skin cells replace themselves too quickly. There are many different types of psoriasis, but the most common is chronic plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis usually appears as red, scaly patches ... [... more]
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desktop relaxation routine
Take a look at a dog when it's resting. Its body is free of tension, its brain has switched off and has gone into peaceful mode. Because of our stressful lives, many human beings have lost the ability to do this, so we have to relearn ... [... more]
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Circumcision in children
The removal of the foreskin of male babies and young boys, whether for religious or medical reasons, is a controversial issue. We look at why it may be carried out and what the procedure involves. Circumcision of boys is an operation in which the ... [... more]
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