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Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility & Infertility Issues Treatments for male infertility: 1 of 8

Treatments for male infertility What is male infertility? The World Health Organization defines infertility as one year of frequent, unprotected intercourse during which pregnancy has not occurred. When an infertile couple seek medical advice, it is essential that they are evaluated together, in order to determine if the cau...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility & Infertility Issues What is assisted reproductive technology (ART)?: 1 of 5

Understanding assisted reproductive technology (ART) In the beginning Assisted reproductive technology (ART) first came to our attention in 1978 when the world's first "test tube baby", Louise Brown, was born in the UK. Her mother Lesley Brown underwent a surgical procedure known as laparoscopic egg retrieval, a single egg w...
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Symptoms and treatment of yeast infection: 5 of 22

Yeast infection is an overgrowth of yeast-like fungi, also sometimes called thrush, candidiasis or moniliasis. Usually, only small amounts of the Candida fungus are present, but imbalances in the body can cause it to multiply, leading to various signs and symptoms. Imbalances include: o changes in a woman's hormones during t...
Local Guides > New York City New York salons: How to pamper yourself in NYC on a budget: 1 of 4

Everyone needs a little pick-me-up from time to time especially when times are tough! A visit to the salon or spa can give you a much needed time-out from a stressful workplace or a noisy home. There are a huge range of establishments in Manhattan and many of them offer pampering on a budget. So you can relax, safe in the kn...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility & Infertility Issues Cigarette smoke and its affects on semen quality: 3 of 6

Cigarette smoking and its effects on semen quality The association between cigarette smoking and semen quality has been extensively studied in studies conducted across the world. Interestingly, the results of these studies are not consistent while some trials have found an association between cigarette smoking and impaired s...
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) The serial thought process of horses and its implications: 2 of 4

Getting inside the mind of a horse is a challenge, but one that can definitely pay off. By understanding a horse's thought processes, you can gain his respect, develop a strong rapport and improve your horsemanship. First of all, its important to remember that the horse is a gregarious, social animal. An isolated stable is a...
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication How Actemra eases rheumatoid arthritis pain and functional disabilities: 1 of 2

What is Actemra? Actemra also known as tocilizumab is a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which has been developed by the pharmaceutical company Chugai. It is a biological agent which has been specifically designed to provide benefits for patients suffering with RA. What problems does RA cause? Someone with RA is l...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility & Infertility Issues Infertility treatments: The role of steroids in boosting fertility: 1 of 1

Infertility treatments: the role of steroids in boosting fertility The female sex steroid hormone progesterone has a key role to play The sex steroid hormone progesterone is an essential hormone in the process of reproduction. If progesterone levels are inadequate, the lining of the womb (endometrium) is not adequately prepa...
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Symptoms and treatment of urethritis: 9 of 9

INTRODUCTION Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In men, the urethra is longer, travelling within the penis, and opening at the tip. In women, the opening of the urethra is just above the opening to the vagina. Usually the inflammation occurs ...
Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Undiagnosed and misdiagnosed closed-head injuries: 8 of 8

You might be surprised to discover that, every year, over half a million Americans suffer a closed-head injury which is serious enough to require admission to hospital. Millions more sustain minor head trauma and may or may not seek medical advice. Closed-head injuries are by far the most common type of head injury as their ...