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My Medical Blog: How to Prepare for Your Operation

For many years, I was blessed with good health. The worst I had to deal with was the occasional cold. However, all that changed when I visited my doctor one day and he discovered that I had an irregular heartbeat. I had been feeling a little bit unwell, but I didn’t think it would be anything this serious. The doctor recommended that I have surgery to correct the problem. I was afraid of the idea, but the doctor explained exactly what the procedure involved and the different drugs they would use to help me through the operation. The treatment was a success and I am now fighting fit. I decided to start this blog to offer help and advice to others who have a medical condition.

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Why Your Child Might Need An Ultrasound
2 March 2021

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What You Need to Know About Knee Injury Treatment
28 September 2020

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3 Procedures an Obstetrician Can Perform
29 April 2020

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Which Techniques for Stress Management Work?
7 February 2020

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My Medical Blog: How to Prepare for Your Operation

Persuading Parents to Accept Help – How to Persuade Your Parents to Accept In-Home-Care

12 January 2017
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As your parents grow older, it's only natural that normal day to day life will become more of a struggle for them. They'll no longer be able to manage their homes and routines as effectively as they once did, and they'll be more prone to accidents and forgetfulness. Naturally, you'll want to ensure that they receive the help and care that they need on a daily basis.  If you yourself are now a parent and running your own household while working in a full-time job, there it is unlikely that you can provide the care they need on your own no matter how much you want to. Read More 

How to Detect a Hearing Problem in Your Baby

11 January 2017
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Can your baby hear clearly? It can be difficult to tell, as babies don't yet understand language and can't reply when you speak to them. However, there are some simple tests you can do to identify a hearing problem in your infant. If your baby shows any of the signs of a hearing problem described here, consult a hearing specialist to get them the help they need. Does Your Baby React Normally to Sounds? Read More 

First Aid for a Broken Collar Bone

3 January 2017
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A very common injury that occurs in many sports and also as a result of trips and falls is a fractured collar bone. The collar bone is the thin bone that runs from the shoulder to the top of the sternum (breast bone). When someone falls, it's an automatic reaction to put the arm out to break the impact of the fall. This sends a shock wave up the arm to the collar bone, which takes the full force of the impact and often breaks as a result. Read More 

6 Guidlines to Help Promote Effective Communication in Dementia Sufferers

31 December 2016
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For dementia sufferers, simply communicating with others on a daily basis can be an insurmountable obstacle. As cognitive function declines, there are more and more barriers and stumbling blocks that must be conquered to perform even the simplest of tasks. So it's no surprise that attempting to communicate with others, be it family, friends or carers, can end in frustration, or even aggression and violence. If your loved one or relative suffers from dementia, use these six guidelines to help encourage effective communication and reduce frustration. Read More 

Treating Myofascial Pain Syndrome With Massage

29 December 2016
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Remedial massage differs from massage for relaxation, such as aromatherapy massage, as it is undertaken with the intention of treating muscle injuries and pain. The underlying principle in remedial massage is that your body's soft tissue responds to touch, and when the correct hands-on techniques are employed, healing can take place without the need for prescription drugs. An Overview Of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic condition caused by excess strain on your muscle tissue. Read More