Kids That Snore: Why Is Your GP Recommending a Tonsillectomy?

Posted on 30 August 2018

Kids, like adults, can snore; however, parents sometimes notice that their child starts snoring particularly loudly or unusually. If there is no obvious reason for this change, such as a cold, and the snoring doesn't get any better after a few days, then you may take your child to your GP to make sure everything is OK. During the exam, your GP will look at your child's throat and ask you lots of questions about your child's snoring. [Read More]

Choosing a GP After You Move

Posted on 10 July 2018

Finding a good GP is important for several reasons. When you establish a great relationship with them, accessing healthcare becomes easier. After moving house, registering with a new GP promptly is important; especially if you have children. As such, knowing how to find the best one for your household is vital.  Shop around using the right techniques Depending on how far you're moving, you can ask your current GP for advice. [Read More]

4 Important Risk Factors of Cervical Cancer All Women Should Be Aware Of

Posted on 15 May 2017

It should go without saying that cervical cancer is a serious and potentially fatal condition. Unfortunately, few women understand the risk factors that can make it more likely for the disease to develop. Knowing and understanding those risk factors can mean having regular check-ups and catching the problem early, so here are four of the most important. 1. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) HPV is almost certainly the most well-known risk factor for cervical cancer, as well as the most serious. [Read More]

Using Compounding Services to Access Medicines for Children With Sensory Issues

Posted on 8 March 2017

Many children with severe sensory processing issues can gag if they are given medicines that are the wrong texture or flavour. This can particularly be an issue when the medicine is very important to the child's overall health as the parents often become stressed when the child will not take the medicine, which in turn can make the child more stressed and reluctant to take the medicine. Here are some ways that a compounding service can help you to get the right medicine for your child. [Read More]

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Caretaking for Loved Ones: A Health and Medical Blog

Welcome to my blog. If you have arrived at this blog because you are caring for a loved one, I want to welcome you. This can be a hard but rewarding journey. My name is Pat, and I cared for my mother for ten years as she became increasingly ill with dementia and diabetes. Now, I want to help others learn about caretaking strategies and about the health and medical industry in general. I love to write, but this is my very first attempt at writing a blog. Typically, I just do a lot of journaling and list making. Thank you for reading and best wishes with your situation and the health of your loved one.

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