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General practitioner support for families

The doctor is often the first person to hear about a range of problems in families, from the children's ear infections through to teenagers' need for answers on changes through puberty and on to adult concerns about health and wellbeing. Having a good relationship with patients allows them to bring up all sorts of awkward and embarrassing issues such as birth control, mental health issues or concerns about issues with toileting. This blog talks about how to bring up awkward issues with your doctor and how to find a doctor who will listen and give you honest and helpful feedback. It will be useful for any family.

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What You Ought to Know About Vascular Ultrasounds Before Getting One

Posted on 8 April 2020

Ultrasound technology is quite old in the field of medicine. The technique involves the use of high-frequency sound waves being transmitted through body tissue. The high-frequency sound waves echo back to the monitor, and they are recorded and transformed into images. These images are studied to figure out any anomalies which could be affecting the tissue. Vascular ultrasounds are used to check arteries, veins and other blood vessels. They are the most effective way to find and prevent problems with the blood circulation system. [Read More]

Summer Health Conditions That Need Medical Attention

Posted on 23 January 2020

As a season that has lots of potential for having fun, summer is a time that many people look forward to. Although it's a good idea to make the most of it, you also need to be aware of summertime health hazards. Not all of them require the attention of a medical professional, but you need to be aware of those that do. Swimmer's Ear The summertime is ideal for donning your bathing suit and going for a healthy swim. [Read More]

Lifestyle Factors You Can Change to Improve Your Skin's Health

Posted on 27 November 2019

As the body's largest organ, your skin is important for keeping you healthy. It's your first line of defense against environmental hazards and pathogens. Because your skin is so important, you need to do what you can to protect it. A great place to start is looking at your current lifestyle and making adjustments. Quit Smoking Smoking has a strong association with various types of cancer, and skin cancer is one of them. [Read More]

Top 4 symptoms that call for a back surgery

Posted on 20 January 2017

Back pain is one of the most common body ache problems causing 8 out of 10 people to experience back ache once in their lifetime. Although in many cases back pain may not cause serious health conditions, some can be very serious and may lead to an orthopaedic surgery. The problem with back pain is that unless you see a professional, it may be hard to identify whether you need a surgery or not. [Read More]