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What’s the difference between an acute and chronic illness? Time. That is the short answer. Doctors often categorise medical conditions as ‘acute’ and ‘chronic’. They also use phrases like ‘suba...
5 Questions to Ask a Doctor on a Ward Round The hospital ward round can be a whirlwind of activity. Often occurring early in the morning, it involves a team of doctors, nurses, and students moving qui...
How to Prevent Mental Illness There is no guaranteed way to prevent mental illness. However, many people can reduce their risk or manage early symptoms by looking after their mental wellbeing, buildin...
How to get a mental health assessment from your GP Yes, this is definitely possible. In fact, many GPs are interested in mental health and lots of practices now have mental health workers available at...
What causes a widow’s (dowager’s) hump? We will describe what causes a widow’s (dowager’s) hump. What is it? A widow’s (dowager’s) hump – or hyperkyphosis – is an excessive curvature of the spine. Usu...
10 Essential Facts about Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery — also known as weight loss surgery or metabolic surgery — is one of the most effective treatments for severe obesity. It can lead to long-...
What are the 10 most common blood pressure (BP) tablets? The following 10 antihypertensive drugs – with typical dose ranges – are those most commonly used by MyHSN clinicians in routine pr...
Top 10 Essential OTC Medications Every Home Should Have Building a well-stocked home medicine cabinet allows you to manage minor ailments—from seasonal allergies to sudden digestive issues—without a t...
10 Most Common Tablets for Parkinsons Disease Managing Parkinson’s Disease (PD) involves a highly personalized “balancing act” of neurochemistry. Because the condition is caused by a loss ...
Working as a Psychiatrist – 5 Pros and 5 Cons for Doctors and Students Choosing a medical specialty is one of the most significant decisions a doctor will make. Psychiatry is often viewed as a “...
