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How Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will be diagnosed in the future The way Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is diagnosed has changed a number of times and the next change is expected in 2013. This article explains the changes over the years and why...
The problems of diagnosing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults It is important the children understand that the internet is not always a safe place and not everyone is who they say they are. In this article, the Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre offer...
The importance of teaching children about internet safety It is important the children understand that the internet is not always a safe place and not everyone is who they say they are. In this article, the Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre offer...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and adoption It has been found that many adopted children suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. This article explains the link between ADHD in adopted children and their birth mothers, as...
Dealing with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders in the classroom Teachers dealing with children with Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders must be aware of how these different disorders can affect any...
The use of radio surgery to remove skin lesions Radio surgery offers a variety of techniques to remove superficial skin lesions. In this article, Dr Peter Raus discusses the process and why many patients are now opting for it.
Surgical treatment for dry eyes Traditionally, the treatment of dry eyes was limited to a substitution therapy with artificial tears or gels, which might not always work in severe cases. In this article, Dr Peter Raus discusses a...
One-stop treatment for a common hand condition Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common hand disorder in the UK, but recent findings show patients can successfully receive diagnostic testing and treatment in just one visit.
What is erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction is a condition where the man cannot sustain an erection long enough for satisfactory sexual activity to occur. Also know as impotence, this condition is rarely talked about...
How to treat regular breast pain or mastalgia Mastalgia effects 85% of women during their lifetime. It is rarely associated with breast cancer. Cyclical mastalgia is the most common type. It is generally self limiting and resolves without...
Paternity testing and DNA profiling: what it is and the tests available Proving genetic relationships requires a DNA or parental test and there are a number of different tests available. In this article, Dr Nigel Chatwin provides some background on DNA testing and...
Prevent hair loss during chemotherapy Many patients say hair loss is one of the most devastating side effects of their treatment. But hair loss can often be reduced or prevented through scalp cooling. The chemotherapy department at Bupa...
Identifying puberty and growth problems in children Most children go through puberty without too many problems. However, in some instances children can be excessively short or tall, or can start puberty at an early age. In this article Dr Rakesh...
Reducing the risk of being aware during surgery For many patients, going under anaesthesia can be as worrying as the surgery itself. Often this is caused by a fear of waking during their operation. Dr David Coates, an anaesthetist at Bupa Cromwell...
The use of surgery to treat floaters in the eye In this article, Mr Zambarakiji discusses the treatments on offer for patients with floaters, the vitreous opacities in the eye that result from liquefaction and collapse of the vitreous.

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