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Safety and regulation of chiropractic Chiropractic
ChiropracticThere is statutory regulation of chiropractic in the UK. Chiropractic is one of two complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) that operate under statutory regulation. The other is Osteopathy . Regulation Statutory regulation of chiropractic works in the same way as regulation for conventional medical doctors. This means it is illegal to
Complications of chlamydia Chlamydia
ChlamydiaIf chlamydia isn't treated, it can sometimes spread and cause potentially serious problems. Complications in men Inflammation of the testicles In men, chlamydia can spread to the testicles andepididymis (tubes that carry sperm from the testicles), causing them to become painful and swollen. This is known as epididymitis or
Risks Persistent trophoblastic disease
Persistent trophoblastic diseaseBoth persistent trophoblastic disease and choriocarcinoma are very rare. If you have had a molar pregnancy, you will be monitored closely in case you develop either of these conditions. If you have had a complete molar pregnancy, you have about a1 in 10 chance of developing either persistent trophoblastic disease or choriocarcinoma. If you have
Outlook Persistent trophoblastic disease
Persistent trophoblastic diseaseOverall, the outlook for persistent trophoblastic disease and choriocarcinoma is excellent, and 98-100% of women who develop a gestational trophoblastic cancer are cured. However, the outlook for each case will depend on the individual's personal circumstances.
AreChiari I malformations serious? Chiari malformation
Chiari malformationThe severity of Chiari malformations can vary from person to person, but generally: Chiari I malformations aren't considered life-threatening some people experience painful headaches, movement problems and other unpleasant symptoms(see below), but many people won't have any symptoms there'sa chance of developingsyringomyelia (where a
Introduction Cleft lip and palate
Cleft lip and palateA cleft is agap or split in the upper lip and/or roof of the mouth (palate). It is present from birth. The gap is there because parts of the baby's face didn't join together properly during development in the womb. A cleft lip and palate is the most common facial birth defect in the UK, affecting aroundone in every 700 babies. This page
Patient story: "I'm here because of women who took part in research." Research and clinical trials
Research and clinical trialsChristine Gratus discovered she had breast cancer after attending routine NHS screening. She says she's one of many people who are grateful to womenwho had taken part in previous research. ''I'm here because of all the research that was done before I found outI had Breast cancer ,'' she says. ''I'm here with perfectly formed breasts thanks to
Introduction Talipes
TalipesClub foot is a deformity of the foot and ankle that babies can be born with. The position and function of the foot can be greatly improved, if treated early . The foot of a baby with club foot points down and inwards, with the soles of the feet facing backwards. Club foot isnt painful for babies, but it can become painful as they get older
Preventing cluster headaches Cluster headaches
Cluster headachesPreventing Cluster Headaches Your doctor may also prescribe medication to prevent cluster headaches during a headache bout. This involves starting treatment as soon as the headaches begin and continuing it until the bout is thought to have stopped. The main treatment recommended to prevent cluster headaches is a medication called verapamil, which
Introduction Leukaemia, chronic myeloid
Leukaemia, chronic myeloidChronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and tends to progress slowly over many years. It can occur at any age, but is most common in older adults around 60-65 years of age. In CML, the spongy material inside some bones (bone marrow) produces too many myeloid cells immature white blood cells that