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Scans

Scans are used by medical personnel to check bodily systems, look for any signs of…

Sleep

An adult needs about six and a half hours sleep per night, but there are…

Specialist Palliative Care

Palliative care (also known as end of life care) is a term used by Health…

Spinal Cord Compression

The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves which stretches from the brain to…

Stairs

If you are having a problem climbing stairs, here are some tips: Try going up leading…

Stoma

A stoma is the Greek word for “opening” or “mouth”. In medical terms a stoma…

Syringe Driver

The syringe driver is a small, portable battery-driver pump, used to give medication subcutaneously (underneath…

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