The Practitioner
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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.
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The treatment of most of the complications of varicose veins lies in a knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanisms at work and the appropriate management of the veins themselves.
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In the examination, no amount of bluff and veneer will disguise a lack of preparation. However, bad technique will take the shine off a good performance.
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The natural history of bipolar and unipolar affective disorders is for increasing severity and frequency of attacks as the patient ages. A major challenge for clinicians is the initiation and maintenance of prophylaxis.