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Varenicline (Champix) Smoking treatments
Smoking treatmentsVarenicline (brand name Champix) is a medication that works in two ways. It reduces cravings for nicotine like NRT, but it also blocks the rewarding and reinforcing effects of smoking. Evidence suggests it's the most effective medication for helping people stop smoking. Where to get it and how to use it Varenicline is only available on
Bupropion (Zyban) Smoking treatments
Smoking treatmentsBupropion (brand name Zyban) is a medication originally used to treat depression , but it has since been found to help people quit smoking. It's not clear exactly how it works, but it's thought to have an effect on the parts of the brain involved in addictive behaviour. Where to get it and how to use it Bupropion is only available on
Signs Stuttering
StutteringProblems usually become apparent while your child is still learning to speak, between the ages of two and five. As a child gets older and becomes more aware of their stammering, they may also change their behaviour in certain ways to hide their speech difficulties. Stammering may develop gradually, although it often starts suddenly in a child who
Introduction Stomach cancer
Stomach cancerStomach cancer, or gastric cancer,is a fairly uncommon type of cancer. Around 7,000 people are diagnosed with it each year in the UK. The initial symptoms of stomach cancer are vague and easy to mistake for other less seriousconditions.They include: persistent Indigestion and heartburn trapped wind and frequent burping feeling very full
Introduction Spirometry
SpirometrySpirometry is a simple test used to help diagnose and monitor certain lung conditions by measuring how much air you can breathe out in one forced breath. It's carried out using adevice called a spirometer, which is a small machine attached by a cable to a mouthpiece. Spirometry may be performed by a nurse or doctor at your GP surgery, orit
Treating stroke Stroke
StrokeTreating ischaemic strokes If you have had an ischaemic stroke, a combination of medications to treat the condition and prevent it from happening again will usually be recommended. Some of these medications will need to be taken immediately and only for a short time, while others may only be started once the stroke has been treated and may need to
Preventing strokes Stroke
StrokeThe best way to help prevent a stroke is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol. These lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of problems such as Atherosclerosis (where arteries become clogged up by fatty substances), high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels , all of which are important
Treating stretch marks Stria
StriaMost stretch marks aren't particularly noticeable and will fade over time. If you have unsightly stretch marks, or if they affect a large areaof your body, there are a few treatment options available. However, there isn't much evidence to show that these treatments work. Camouflage Cosmetic camouflage (make-up) isavailable over-the-counter at
Diagnosing stroke Stroke
StrokeStrokes are usually diagnosed by carrying out physical tests and studying images of the brain produced during a scan. When you first arrive at hospital with a suspected stroke, a doctor will usually want to find out as much as they can about your symptoms. A number of tests can then be carried out to help confirm the diagnosis and determine the
What is the cause of a stroke? Stroke
StrokeDepending on how they occur, strokes are seperated into two categories: Hemorrhagic Stroke Ischemic Stroke Since these two types of stroke are caused by different mechanisms, they are also caused by different factors. Stroke caused by Hemorrhage (Cerebral Hemorrhage) Hypertension A stroke due to a hemorrhage occurs more rarely than a cerebral