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Allergy testing and treatment
Allergies can affect people of any age. An allergic reaction
happens when the body’s immune system overreacts to substances called
allergens. Most allergies are simply an inconvenient annoyance, rather than a serious
medical problem, but there are some that can be dangerous.Common types of allergiesSome allergies occur all year round, whilst others are more seasonal in nature.
Seasonal allergies include:
• Pollen
• Mould
Common allergies that can affect sufferers at any time include:
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6th Nov 2017
Medical refrigeration: How to store vaccines correctly
It is vital that vaccines are stored correctly. Storage and
handling errors can result in reduced effectiveness and potency of the vaccines
and, therefore, loss of protection for patients. This can not only cost you money
in wasted vaccines, it can also lead to a loss of patient confidence and a
vaccination that simply does not work.Audit
trailVaccines must be stored correctly from manufacture through to administration. It
is recommended that you keep a logbook for your vaccine storage equ
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3rd Oct 2017
Ear irrigation to remove ear wax
Clinical staff at care
homes, doctors’ surgeries, and hospitals will be familiar with the
problem of accumulated ear wax in patients. The traditional method of
ear syringing can be uncomfortable for patients, and it is often
necessary to repeat the unpleasant procedure at regular intervals to
maintain the effect. However, ear syringing to remove ear wax build up
can now be replaced by a far more effective and safer procedure; ear
irrigation.
So, what is ear wax irrigation and how
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6th Sep 2017
Antenatal Care – Managing Pregnancy from Conception to Birth
Preventive pregnancy care and timely therapeutic care can help reduce the chances of pregnancy-related complications and ease to manage a pregnancy from conception. Doctors should include women and their partners in the antenatal, prenatal and postpartum support to make sure that the partners or single parents make informed decisions at each stage.Pregnancy confirmationThe fastest and easiest way to confirm pregnancy is through the use of a urine test strip. Check
mate professional pregnancy te
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17th Aug 2017
Doppler Uses in Medicine
Are you looking for a medical supplier? We are a trusted supplier of medical equipment including Dopplers.What Is a Doppler Ultrasound?This is a test which
uses high-frequency sound waves that measure the flow of your blood
through your blood vessels. A standard ultrasound also uses sound waves
to display images, but it is not able to detect blood flow. The Doppler
ultrasound can estimate how fast the blood flow is by detecting changes
in its pitch. When a Doppler ultrasound is carried
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7th Jul 2017