Hearing tests
Hearing tests are given as a routine part of child development checks, and to anyone who appears to have or to be developing a hearing impairment. Hearing tests are painless. They are sometimes called an audiogram or audiometry. They check how ... [... more]
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Cancer of the uterus
The uterus (womb) is part of the female reproductive system and is located at the top of the vagina. It is where a baby grows during pregnancy. The lining of the uterus is called the endometrium and is shed each month as part of your period. Most ... [... more]
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Shingles
Shingles and chicken pox are caused by the Herpes Zoster virus. After a chickenpox infection, the viruses remain dormant in the nervous system and are kept in check by the immune system. At any time later in life, but usually in adulthood, the ... [... more]
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Wet combing method
Head lice are tiny grey-brown, wingless insects, which live by sucking blood from the scalp. Their eggs, known as nits, are laid glued to the base of hairs, and look like tiny white specks. The eggs hatch after 7 to 10 days, and 10 to 14 days ... [... more]
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Bursitis
A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction around your joints. When the bursa becomes inflamed (swollen) because the fluid inside is infected or irritated by too much movement, this is called bursitis. It causes pain, swelling and ... [... 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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Coronary artery bypass
Coronary artery bypass graft, coronary artery bypass, coronary artery, coronary arteries, CABG, triple bypass, internal mammary artery, angina pectoris, heart-lung bypass machine Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is an operation to repair ... [... more]
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Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited metabolic disorder which prevents the normal breakdown of protein foods. The amino acid, phenylalanine is naturally found in most protein foods. In PKU there is a defect in the enzyme phenylalanine ... [... more]
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Accidents and first aid
In the UK, every year, hundreds of thousands of people die or are seriously injured in accidents. However, many deaths, resulting from accidents, could be prevented if first aid was given at the scene, before emergency services arrive. Emergency ... [... more]
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Content authorisation policy
Material published on NHS Direct Online is Crown copyright, which is managed and licensed by the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI). If you wish to use material from NHS Direct Online, you will need to apply to OPSI for a licence. There ... [... more]
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Cancer of the cervix
The cervix is the lower part of the womb (uterus). It is sometimes referred to as the neck of the womb. Each month, the lining of the womb sheds causing bleeding, commonly known as a period. In the UK, approximately 3,000 women are diagnosed with ... [... more]
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Online website
If you would like access to 24-hour health information you may want to make NHS Direct your home page. Follow these steps for your Internet browser and have a world of health care at your fingertips. Under the 'General' tab you will see a box ... [... more]
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