Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Read about NHS Direct information that's available to members of the public under the NHS Direct Freedom of Information Publication Scheme Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, every public authority has a legal duty to adopt and maintain a ... [... more]
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Large-leaved lime
A little known tree that is the rarest of our native limes. Mature trees are not only tall but wide with trees 25m across known! [... more]
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Somatuline autogel
Somatuline autogel injection contains the active ingredient lanreotide, which is a type of medicine called a somatostatin analogue. It is similar to a naturally occurring hormone in the body called somatostatin. Somatostatin is produced in ... [... more]
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Laryngitis
The larynx is the organ of voice. When we speak, two membranes in the larynx - the vocal cords - vibrate to make sound. Laryngitis refers to inflammation or irritation of the tissues of the larynx. It is the bane of performers and other ... [... more]
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Revlimid (lenalidomide)
Revlimid capsules contain the active ingredient lenalidomide, which is a type of medicine called an immunomodulating agent. It affects the way the immune system works. Lenalidomide is used to treat multiple myeloma, which is a cancer of a type of ... [... more]
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Lucentis (ranibizumab)
Lucentis injection contains the active ingredient ranibizumab, which is a type of medicine called a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration ... [... more]
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4head stick (levomenthol)
The 4head stick is applied gently across the forehead to relieve headaches. The levomenthol is absorbed slowly into the skin, where it works by dilating the blood vessels in the local area. This causes a sensation of coolness, which is followed ... [... more]
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Labour - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Baby;Out-of-hours services;Female Information on labour from NHS Choices with links to other useful resources A midwife explains the alternative options for women who don't want to give birth in hospital, and one ... [... more]
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Pubic lice - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Pubic lice;Sexual health;Sexual health clinics;Sexually transmitted infections Pubic lice (phthirus pubis) are also known as crabs and pediculosis pubis. They are tiny parasitic insects that live in coarse body ... [... more]
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Mind & body magazine
Speech enabled, speech enabling, speech software tool, audio, Browsealoud, browse aloud, speak The NHS Direct website is now speech enabled. This means that all of our content is now available in audio form. All you have to do to is to download ... [... more]
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Local Involvement Network (LINk) - - Definition
National Health Service (NHS); Social care and health services;Exercise The aim of Local Involvement Networks (LINks) is to help people influence or change the way that health services and social care are delivered. LINks are made up of both ... [... more]
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Leylandii haggerston grey
A very well known garden tree that was created by accident in a Welsh garden nursery when two different trees cross-bred to create this offspring. [... more]
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