DIGITAL MEDICAL RESOURCES
GENERAL MEDICINE
Six common and early symptoms of breast cancer
Our doctors explain six common symptoms of breast cancer. Please see your healthcare professional if you have concerns about these symptoms.
Why does high blood pressure matter? How can it be reduced?
Our doctors explain the problems that high blood pressure can cause and suggest four dietary and lifestyle changes that may help to reduce it.
MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES
The benefits of controlling blood sugar
Our doctors explain that it may be possible to put type 2 diabetes into “remission”, by which we mean that it may be possible to maintain blood sugar levels in the normal range without taking medication.
What is diabetic eye disease?
Our doctors explain what causes diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy). We then outline steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of it occurring.
What is diabetic kidney disease?
Our doctors explain the causes of diabetic kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy). We then set out steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of it occurring.
Why do diabetics often have foot problems?
Our doctors explain why diabetics and people with elevated blood sugar often experience foot problems. They then discuss six precautions that will reduce the risk of those problems.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
How to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections
Our doctors explain why urinary tract infections occur and simple things you can do to reduce the risk of having urinary tract infections.
How to reduce the risk of nail infections and how to treat them
Our doctors explain why common nail infections (onychomycosis) occur. They then discuss how to reduce the risk of these nail infections and their treatment.
PREGNANCY & CONTRACEPTION
What is gestational diabetes?
Our doctors explain the cause of gestational diabetes and how it is commonly diagnosed and treated.
How to reduce the risk of Cesarean section site infection
Our doctors explain how you can reduce the risk of infection before and after a Cesarean (Caesarean) section (C-section).
What is pre-eclampsia?
Our doctors explain the common symptoms and signs of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. Please see your healthcare professional if you have any concerns about this condition.
SURGICAL CARE
How to reduce the risk of surgical site infection
Our doctors explain how you should look after your surgical wound to reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
DIGITAL MEDICAL RESOURCES
GENERAL MEDICINE
6 common symptoms of breast cancer
Our doctors discuss 6 common symptoms of breast cancer.
Why does high blood pressure matter?
Our doctors discuss four simple ways of reducing high blood pressure.
MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES
Remission of diabetes
Our doctors explain how it may be possible to put Type 2 diabetes into remission.
Diabetic eye disease
Our doctors explain how to reduce the risk of diabetic eye disease.
Diabetic kidney disease
Our doctors explain how to reduce the risk of diabetic kidney disease.
Diabetic foot disease
Our doctors suggest how to reduce the risk of diabetic foot problems.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Urinary tract infections
Our doctors explain how to reduce the risk of these infections occurring.
Nail infections
Our doctors discuss how to avoid them and how they are treated.
PREGNANCY
What is gestational diabetes?
Our doctors explain the cause and treatment of this condition.
Caesarean section care
Our doctors explain how to reduce the risk of C-section site infection.
What is pre-eclampsia?
Our doctors discuss the common signs and symptoms of this condition.
SURGICAL CARE
Surgical wound care
Our doctors explain how to reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
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