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Psychiatry

How can stress and burnout be prevented?

In this article, revered consulant psychiatrist, Dr Juhi Sharma, explores the relationship between stress and burnout, and explains how both can be effectively managed and prevented.

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Otolaryngology / ENT

Understanding dizziness and vertigo

Here, Mrs Wendy Smith, a highly respectable consultant ENT surgeon, details the causes of both vertigo and dizziness, whilst telling us how both conditions can be treated.

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

The connection between body image and female sexual dysfunction

Female sexual dysfunction is a condition that can affect sexual health, emotional wellbeing, and personal relationships. Among the various cases, body image (or the perception and feelings a person has about their body) plays a significant role in the experience, impacting sexual satisfaction. This article provides an expert insight into female sexual dysfunction, the effect of body image on sexual health, the available treatments, and the role of supportive partners.

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Enhancing your fertility: why removing polyps and fibroids matters before conception

Abnormal growths, such as polyps and fibroids, in the uterus can obstruct fertility, which is why those are considering pregnancy, now or in the future, are recommended to get them removed

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Woman with thinking about the signs of ovarian cancer.

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

What are the signs of ovarian cancer, and how do I look out for them?

Ovarian cancer can be challenging to detect in its early stages, as symptoms are often subtle or similar to those of other, less serious conditions. However, knowing the signs can help you seek timely medical advice.

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Beyond ultrasound: how 3D imaging enhances pregnancy monitoring

You may be most familiar with an ultrasound as a grainy greyscale wedge, where the 2D suggestion of a baby’s form lounges in a black abyss. While exciting to see, the image leaves much to the imagination. But new innovations in ultrasound technology means that pregnancy sonograms have become more graphic, comprehensive, and in colour! Instead of seeing the baby from the side cross-section, 3D ultrasounds enable expectant parents to see their baby’s face before they’re ever born, making them all the more excited to meet their baby.

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Orthopaedic surgery

Understanding knee pain: causes, diagnosis, and treatment options

Knee pain can be felt by people of all ages and backgrounds. Knee pain can be the result of a sudden injury, wear-and-tear over time, or chronic conditions like arthritis. The cause of knee pain isn’t always apparent to the patient, which means they won’t know the best way to treat the pain until they have a formal diagnosis.

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Gastroenterology

How to manage constipation

Constipation is a common digestive issue. However, while occasional constipation is usually nothing to worry about, chronic cases can lead to more serious health concerns. This article explores the causes of constipation, its symptoms, and effective management strategies to help you regain digestive health.

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A diagram of the digestive system, showing the liver

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Surgery

Liver cancer awareness

Liver cancer is a type of cancer that requires a thorough diagnostic and treatment strategy. Early diagnosis is key to increasing the chances of successful treatment, and surgical options can often provide curative outcomes, especially when used alongside other cancer therapies. This article provides an expert insight into the nature of liver cancer, its symptoms, and the various treatment pathways available, including surgical interventions.