Trangina XL (isosorbide mononitrate)
Trangina XL tablets contain the active ingredient isosorbide mononitrate, which is a type of medicine called a nitrate. It is used to help the heart work more easily. Trangina XL tablets are modified release tablets that are taken on a regular ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
The Woodland Trust / Yews / Irish yew
Originally discovered in County Fermanagh in 1780 this tree is thought to be a strange offshoot of the common yew which was subsequently cultivated for the different foliage and upright growth. [... more]
British Trees |
Isentress (raltegravir)
Isentress tablets contain the active ingredient raltegravir, which is medicine used to treat infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Raltegravir is a new type of anti-HIV medicine known as an integrase strand transfer inhibitor. This ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Zevalin (ibritumomab)
Zevalin infusion contains Yttrium-90 radiolabelled ibritumomab, which is a type of medicine known as a radiolabelled monclonal antibody. This means that it is a monclonal antibody that has been combined with a radioactive substance. It is used to ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Itchy bottom
Itchy bottom, pruritus ani, anal itching, itchy anus, scratching bottom, anal pain, sore anus, painful anus. The medical term for itchy bottom is 'pruritus ani'. Itchy bottom is characterised by a very strong urge to scratch the skin around the anus. [... more]
NHS Direct |
Insomnia, information from the Mental Health Foundation
Insomnia, information from the Mental Health Foundation including latest news and events and relevant organisations Typical symptoms are: Short-term insomnia, lasting for a few nights or a few weeks, generally affects people who are temporarily ... [... more]
Mental Health Foundation |
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]
NHS Direct |
Mental capacity - what do you want to know?
Mental Capacity: resources from the Mental Health Foundation Making decisions is something we do all day, every day. If you are able to make a particular decision for yourself you have 'mental capacity'. However, there are many reasons why you ... [... more]
Mental Health Foundation |
The Internet and people with mental health problems
Internet and people with mental health problems, information from the Mental Health Foundation including latest news and events and relevant organisations The Internet can inform and empower people with mental health problems - as well as their ... [... more]
Mental Health Foundation |
Indigestion and heartburn
Excess acid in the stomach and gullet causes pain in many people after eating. Indigestion is also called dyspepsia and is a pain felt in the upper part of the abdomen underneath the rib cage. Heartburn occurs when acid from the stomach flows ... [... more]
BBC |
Insomnia
Insomnia is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep. If it occurs regularly or over a long period of time, it is called chronic insomnia. Everyone has difficulty sleeping at some time in their life but this is usually short-lived. However, ... [... more]
BBC |
Intermittent claudication
How damage to your arteries can affect your ability to walk. This is a cramping pain felt in the calf, thigh or buttock during walking or other exercise, caused by lack of oxygen to the muscles. The term claudication comes from the Latin for 'to ... [... more]
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