Post Prostate Cancer Surgery Expectations

Posted on: 18 December 2017

There are incomparable issues and concerns related to prostate surgery, that are not present with most other surgical procedures. The reason for this is that the prostate is connected to two extremely important body functions: the ability to urinate and erectile dysfunction. Even though the risk of complications linked to urinary and sexual function has dramatically decreased over the years, there are still issues associated with this, and they both need to be carefully monitored after surgery.
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3 Improvements To Make Your Home Comfortable For Your Aged Parents

Posted on: 14 December 2017

Taking care of your aged parents can be very demanding. As such, getting a good facility to provide respite care helps to relieve this burden from various family members. However, it is normal for your parents to make regular visits back home, although professional caregivers will usually accompany them. Below are several improvements that you can make to your home to ensure it is comfortable for your aged parents when they make such visits.
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Adult Eczema: Understanding the Primary Management Options

Posted on: 13 December 2017

Eczema, which is also known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition which commonly affects children. However, the disease can develop at any point, including during adulthood. In general, the ailment is characterised by redness and itchiness of the skin. Also, raised bumps, patches and cracking might occur on the affected area due to the disease. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disorder, but it usually flares up intermittently. Unfortunately, there is no exact cure for eczema.
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3 Facts That Beginners Must Know About the Public Health Care System in Australia

Posted on: 13 December 2017

The Australian public health care system can seem complicated to beginners who have never been to a medical health facility before. For example, why would a doctor in a public health facility in Brisbane charge a patient differently, for the same type of diagnosis, than a doctor in Canberra? It is just one questions that a patient might grapple with when trying to understand the machinations of the public health system of the country.
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