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  • Understanding Endometrial Cancer

    The endometrium is a layer of cells that forms the lining of the uterus, and when cancerous cells grow along the endometrium, sufferers can be faced with losing the ability to carry a child. Endometrial cancer also brings with it the risk of the cancerous cells spreading to surrounding tissue and organs, so early diagnosis and treatment are vital. Here's an overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment approach for endometrial cancer:
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  • How to Choose a Colour For Micro BTE Hearing Aids

    Before you order your micro BTE hearing aids, you may be given a range of colours to choose from. Hearing aids didn't always have many colour options in the past, but today's models come in a variety of shades. For example, you can use hearing aids that come in traditional colours, like white, pink, silver or brown. Some manufacturers give you a broader palette choice, offering ranges that include shades from bright primary colours to vibrant neons.
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  • Understanding In-License and Out-License Pharmaceuticals

    In-license and out-license pharmaceuticals are terms you come across when dealing with drug commercialisation rights. To understand in-licensing and out-licensing, you need to think of two companies: Company A and Company B.  Assume that Company A innovates, produces and tests a drug. Based on clinical trials, it is found to work in treating a specific disease. The challenge then comes when Company A has to complete development or market the drug.
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  • Should Your Child Play A Sport If They Have Asthma?

    If your child has recently been diagnosed as asthmatic, then you'll be learning how to manage their condition. As well as learning about their medications, you may also have to adapt to how asthma affects their life. As a parent, you want your child to be safe and well. You may worry about them playing sports now that they have a diagnosis. How does exercise affect children with asthma and is it safe for your child to play sports now?
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  • 7 Tips to Prevent Spider Veins

    Spider veins are visible clusters of veins that most often appear around the tops of the calf muscles. The only way to completely eliminate spider veins is to get treatment from a vascular surgeon. However, these seven top tips could help you to prevent your spider veins from getting worse. They can also help to prevent spider veins in people who do not yet suffer from this problem. 1. Always Wear Sunscreen
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  • Two Tips for Those Who Have Just Found a Lump on Their Skin

    Discovering a new lump on your skin can be quite alarming. If this has just happened to you, you may find the tips below to be helpful. Do not squeeze it or attempt to burst it A lot of lumps that form on people's bodies are harmless cysts. These are sacs that are usually filled with fluid (such as water and pus) and that feel quite malleable when they are touched.
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  • Bulk Billing vs Mixed Billing

    If you are about to start receiving medical treatment, you may be wondering about the difference between bulk billing and mixed billing. Below is a brief guide which explains the benefits of each system. Bulk Billing Medical facilities which offer bulk billing admit patients who have valid Medicare cards. This means that the cost of any treatment you receive will be billed directly to the Australian Government and you don't have to cover the cost yourself.
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  • Can You Cure a Dry Socket With Clove Oil?

    If you're experiencing worsening pain a few days after you have had a tooth extracted, you may have lost the protective blood clot that sits over the wound and may be suffering from a dry socket. When you search for a remedy, you may be advised to try clove oil. How does clove oil affect dry socket pain and should you use it to try to fix the problem? How Clove Oil Works on a Dry Socket
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  • The Effect Of Morning Sickness On Your Teeth: Two Things You Need To Know

    Pregnancy is a wonderful time in the life of any woman, but during the first-trimester morning sickness may serve to dampen the joy you are currently feeling. No-one wants to have to put up with nausea on a daily basis for up to three months, but you may not have considered the impact that your delicate stomach is having on your teeth. Here are two facts that you need to know.
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  • Checking for Bladder Cancer? Diagnosis Steps You Should Take

    The common signs for bladder cancer include painful urination, frequent urination and presence of blood in the urine. However, these signs are not concrete evidence of bladder cancer as they may be affiliated to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney infections, prostate cancer and other ailments. To ascertain whether or not you have bladder cancer, you'll have to go through various diagnosis steps. Read all about them below.
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