The Practitioner
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Ear discharge is a relatively common symptom and reflects a range of pathology. Time given to aural toilet is well spent as it allows a more precise diagnosis and better access for the therapeutic agents.
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Inappropriate attendances at Accident and Emergency departments is a problem affecting all such services around the UK. Different approaches have been and are being tried. We report the results of a detailed study of this subject and discuss the main cause of the abuse of this facility.
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Since it became a specialty in its own right; neonatal intensive care has continued to expand rapidly. The aim of this article is to provide an 'up-date' on the technological and clinical advances made to improve the survival and long-term outlook for preterm babies.