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So you think you need . . . an episiotomy so you think you need . . . - If you must have an episiotomy . . . to help the healing process after the operation:

* Dilute 10 drops of Calendula tincture in 250 mL of warm water, and spray it onto the area to reduce discomfort * Apply Arnica cream around the stitches, as this plant can help wounds to heal, an... more »

So you think you need . . . an episiotomy

Since the middle of the 18th century, when episiotomy was first introduced, the practice of artificially widening the vaginal opening by cutting into the perineum (the skin and tissue lying between th... more »

MRSA: You don’t only get it in hospital

MRSA can occur anywhere, especially among those who are in frequent physical contact with others more »

Knowing your local hospital services

A little preparation goes a long way. Needless to say, the better the hospital and quality of care, the better your outcome and chances of surviving your stay. It is, therefore, worthwhile doing a lit... more »

So you think you need . . . a colostomy

For more than a century and up until just a few years ago, a permanent colostomy was considered to be de rigueur in the treatment of colorectal cancer. In this procedure, the diseased section of t... more »

Beating mrsa the aromatic way.

Unlike antibiotics, which wreak a random path of destruction, essential oils have the advantage of effectively killing pathogens without adversely affecting the surrounding tissues. A raft of stud... more »

And surviving your stay there

Mounting concern over the MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) crisis in UK hospitals hit a frenzied note recently after news of the superbug’s latest victim hit the headlines. Baby Luke... more »

So you think you need . . . a colostomy - What are the alternatives?

With nearly 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK and over 130,000 in the US, colorectal cancer has risen up the ranks to become the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both coun... more »

Medical errors

Tracking down the exact prevalence of medical errors is a difficult task as many incidents go unreported. However, what estimates are available describe a disturbing picture. Up to 98,000 patients... more »

So you think you need . . . a tubal ligation - If you must have the operation . . .

* Make sure you thoroughly consider all other possible methods of contraception before resorting to TL more »

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