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Listed are the posts for Май 2009.
These are congenital defects (defects present at birth). During development of the foetus, there is incomplete closure of the lip or the roof of the mouth, forming an open cleft. Each can occur separately, but they often occur together, sometimes in association with other malformations. Usually only soft tissues are affected, but occasionally bone can [...]
Most premature babies require specialised care, usually within a newborn intensive care nursery, for up to several weeks after birth. The baby is nursed in a humidicrib and, depending on his condition, may require oxygen, intravenous infusion, tube feeding and careful monitoring. If your baby does need intensive care, your doctor will explain exactly what [...]
«I am deathly afraid that he is having an affair. He just doesn’t want that much sex anymore. Is he?» ANSWER: Frequency of and interest in sex is not a symptom. It does not «mean» anything if medical problems are ruled out. It is a means of sharing and expression that stands in and of [...]
Even if you do not plan to change anything else in your diet, for social, business or other reasons, improve the quality of the water you drink. Drink at least 2 or 3 litres of it every day. The latest research indicates, that it is not only the purity of water that is important, but [...]
In the condition known as hiatus hernia, there is reflux of the acid contents of the stomach up into the lower part of the gullet and this may produce indigestion. If this symptom of indigestion is of recent onset then it may be safely treated without further investigation. If it is severe or persistent or [...]
Penicillin was first isolated from a mould by Fleming in 1929 but it was Chaim and the Australian, Florey, who first brought it into clinical use in 1940. Originally, penicillin had to be given by injection but now derivatives are available which can be taken by mouth. This drug is bacteriocidal and has such a [...]
Psychologists and psychiatrists have been examining the effects of Stress on the immune system. How do we cope with stress? Do we fed reasonably able to deal effectively with the world and maintain a positive sense of self, or do we feel helpless, as if no effort can make a difference? What if endometriosis is [...]
This is a superficial, contagious infection of the skin sometimes known as ‘school sores’. As this name suggests, it is more common amongst school-age children. It usually affects more than one person in the family or group, and seems to be more common in the summer months. Most commonly it occurs on the face, particularly [...]
There is considerable scientific backing for the health benefits of a diet with a high proportion of starches. National health targets suggest that carbohydrates should provide about 55-60 per cent of daily energy. Unfortunately, carbohydrate intake in most Western countries has declined this century with the increased consumption of fat. Fibre intake in most Western [...]
Just because you have endometriosis does not necessarily mean that it is the only cause of your inability to conceive. Most doctors will want to do a number of tests to check that everything else is as it should be. First, you will be asked to have your hormone levels assessed. This is usually done [...]
Many of the symptoms of endometriosis are also the symptoms of other conditions — particularly other gynaecological conditions — and therefore endometriosis is easily confused with them. These include pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), irritable bowel syndrome, ovarian cysts, appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy and occasionally cancer. Pelvic inflammatory disease Pelvic inflammatory disease, often known as PID, refers [...]