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]
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Tapeworm infections - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Food poisoning;Gastrointestinal Information on tapeworm infections from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Tapeworms can be passed to ... [... more]
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Smoking (quitting) - Overview - introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Cancer;Heart attack;Lung cancer;Chest infection;Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;Cough;Heart lung transplant;Pneumonia;Respiratory There are 10 million ex-smokers in the UK. See how some of them kicked the ... [... more]
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - - Definition
National Health Service (NHS); Complex Regional Pain Syndrome;Back pain;Injuries;Body parts Information on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful ... [... more]
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Food sampling
Food sampling Home /Infectious Diseases /Infections A-Z /Food sampling [... more]
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Ethylene glycol
Emits acrid smoke and irritating smoke when heated to decomposition May be directly irritating to the eyes causing them to immediately sting, burn and water; also irritant to respiratory tract Short-term exposure may initially result in central ... [... more]
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Chorionic Villus sampling - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Amniocentesis;Stroke;Miscarriage;Genetics;Tests Information on Chorionic Villus sampling from NHS Choices including why, when and how it should be performed and with links to other useful resources Chorionic villus ... [... more]
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Coccydinia
Coccydinia, coccygodynia, coccydynia, coccygodinia, coccyx, tail bone, back pain, lower back pain, pain when sitting, coccygectomy, posture, sitting down, partial coccygectomy, limited coccygectomy Coccydinia is the name given to pain in and ... [... more]
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Colour vision deficiency - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Colour vision deficiency;Eyes;Visual impairment;Blushing;Female Information on Colour vision deficiency from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful ... [... more]
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Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal dominant (ADPKD)
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a genetic condition that damages the kidneys by causing cysts to grow on them. Both kidneys are affected. The kidneys help to keep the body healthy. They filter the blood, for example, ... [... more]
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Gonorrhoea
Infection with gonorrhoea is increasing in the UK. We look at the best ways to prevent infection, common symptoms and treatment. Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection and both men and women can become infected. It's possible to ... [... more]
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Business Activities
One of the HPA's key objectives is to develop the intellectual assets of the organisation in partnership with industry and other customers. To achieve this we have a dedicated business support network which is responsible for developing ... [... more]
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