Ataxia - Overview - Introduction
Information on ataxia from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Ataxia is the loss of coordination of parts of the body. It affects the parts of the nervous system that ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
What causes psychological shock?
You often hear people saying that someone's in shock, but what does it really mean? What causes psychological shock? What causes physiological shock? Shock can mean anything from a minor surprise to a fatal collapse of the body's circulation. The ... [... 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]
Health Protection Agency |
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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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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Kidney stones - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Urology;Kidney stones;Haematology Information on Kidney stones from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Your kidneys process a huge volume ... [... more]
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Pericarditis - Overview - Introduction
Information on Pericarditis from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Pericarditis is a term used to refer to the inflammation of the pericardium. The pericardium is a ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
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]
NHS Direct |
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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Relaxation
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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Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME)
Whatever initials you use, the disease itself affects around 80,000 men in the UK. And many thousands are living with the disease undiagnosed. That's the big question. Part of the problem is that the symptoms of the disease vary considerably from ... [... more]
Male Health |
Psoriasis in children
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that occurs when the skin cells replace themselves too quickly. There are many different types, but the most common is chronic plaque psoriasis. The reason psoriasis occurs is unknown, so it's impossible to ... [... more]
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