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• Diabetic Vascular Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment Options

  21 June 2016

  If you have poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, you're susceptible to developing diabetic vascular disease. This is a serious condition that causes your arteries to harden, which can lead to high blood pressure. Hardened arteries can also force blood vessels to grow abnormally in order to cope with the additional strain placed on them. Here's what you need to know about diabetic vascular disease: Symptoms The symptoms of diabetic vascular disease can vary depending on which arteries, and the corresponding parts of your body, are affected.

• Your Baby's Six Week Health Check Explained

  24 May 2016

  You will be invited to take your child for health and developmental checks at set points during the first few years of their life. The first of these checks is carried out by your GP and takes place when your child is six weeks old. The six week health check is comprised of a physical and neurological exam, but there will also be time for you to discuss any concerns you have about your baby or parenting struggles you're experiencing.

• What To Expect At Your Child's Six Week Health Assessment

  24 May 2016

  When your baby is six weeks old, you'll be invited to take them to your medical centre for a health assessment. This assessment can help your doctor detect a number of potential problems early and enables your child to benefit from prompt intervention and treatment, if necessary. Here's an overview of the three main parts of this important assessment: Physical Exam Your doctor will weigh your baby and measure their head circumference and length.

• 5 Precautions You Should Take When Using a TENS Machine

  17 May 2016

  TENS refers to transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. The TENS machine passes an electrical current through different sets of pads placed on different parts of your body. That current helps to relieve pain by disrupting the transmission of pain signals by your nervous system. This article discusses some precautions that you should keep in mind if you would like to use this machine as a pain relief mechanism. Be Careful If Pregnant

• Questions Many People Have About Robotic Surgery

  18 April 2016

  If you're facing any type of surgery and your doctor has recommended robotic surgery for the procedure, you may have some questions about what this includes and what the term "robotic" actually means. You might also wonder why your doctor would recommend this over other standard surgical procedures. Note a few commonly asked questions about robotic surgery and then be sure to discuss these with your doctor if you still have concerns about his or her recommendation for you.

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