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Osteoporosis In the United Kingdom, 1 in 3 women and at least 1 in 12 men will develop osteoporosis during their lifetime Insulin Insulin is a hormone (body chemical) made by a specific group of cells in the pancreas. A shortage of insulin in the body results in diabetes. |
Going on Holiday?All patients requesting travel vaccinations are required to complete a Holiday questionnaire, available from Reception, before consulting or making an appointment with the Practice Nurse. You can download a printable copy of the questionnaire from this web site Acute conjunctivitis Acute conjunctivitis is redness and soreness of the clear covering which coats the white of the eye Cervical Smear All women between the ages of 20 and 64 years are advised to have a cervical smear every three to five years, regardless of their sexual history. Pregnancy Although pregnancy is not an illness, you will experience a great deal of changes with your body both physically and emotionally. Anti-viral drugs Anti-viral drugs have been available since the late 1980s. Back pain Back pain causes 13 million working days to be lost each year. The spine is made of 24 bones held together by tendons, muscles and cartilage. Osteoporosis and diet Bone is a complicated structure consisting of minerals, vitamins and protein. The main mineral is calcium. There is over 1Kg of calcium present in the body, but 99% of this is found in the bones. |
