What Doctors Don't Tell YouMale sterilisation is a permanent form of contraception that tends to be favoured by men in the older age- groups. In the US, 20 per cent of men over 35 have had a vasectomy, and around a half-million procedures are carried out each year. It is...
A little preparation goes a long way. Needless to say, the better the hospital and quality of care, the better your outcome and chances of surviving your stay. It is, therefore, worthwhile doing a little homework and exploring the quality of...
After our mother died in May 1999, my brother had trouble sleeping. His GP prescribed the benzodiazepine temazepam. My brother had a history of depression, was not a strong person and had all the potential for developing dependency. The prescription...
Tracking down the exact prevalence of medical errors is a difficult task as many incidents go unreported. However, what estimates are available describe a disturbing picture. Up to 98,000 patients in the US die each year as a result of a medical...
Surgeons use a lot of implements and instruments when performing surgery - some of which, all too frequently, stay in the patient afterwards.
HOSPITALS: Are we sure they're places where people go to get better?
It’s axiomatic that blood is a good thing, and that not having enough of it is a bad thing. This is true as far as it goes, but there’s mounting evidence that the picture is not that simple.
HYSTERECTOMIES: Is this really the only 'cure' for heavy periods?
TRANSPLANTS: What happens afterwards
People with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) should beware of biopsies, according to doctors in the USA.
