Making sense of ... diagnosing and treating endometriosis
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Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterine cavity and responds to hormonal changes, causing blood to become trapped, resulting in complications. Blood may collect on the ovaries leading to the formation of endometrial cysts. Most women with endometriosis will suffer severe dysmenorrhoea and a diagnosis is usually confirmed through laporoscopic investigation. Treatment may include surgical intervention or hormone treatment.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1995
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What you need to know about ... phenylketonuria
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The condition phenylketonuria, in which a defective enzyme disrupts the metabolism of protein is discussed. Testing of infants is standard care to prevent mental retardation and mortality.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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