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Club foot

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Club foot

Club foot (also called talipes equinovarus is a deformity of the foot and ankle that a baby can be born with. It is not clear exactly what causes club foot. The Ponseti method is a widely used treatment for club foot. Ponseti method The Ponseti method is now the preferred treatment by orthopaedic surgeons throughout the world. Major surgery used.

Pearson syndrome: how one family learned to live in the present

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Pearson syndrome: how one family learned to live in the present

... Why a support network matters In addition to other forms of professional support, Nikki has found real comfort in online community groups for families affected by Pearson syndrome. The Lily Foundation was founded by Liz Curtis MBE and BBC football commentator Jonathan Pearce in memory of Liz's daughter Lily, who died from mitochondrial disease.

Weight loss surgery

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Weight loss surgery

Dr Krishna Vakharia, 28th July 2023 NICE have updated their guidance to advise consideration of: A referral for people of South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean family background using a lower BMI threshold - 37.5 or 32.5 and 37.5 with a health condition named above. ...ugh puberty and who are.

Living with endometriosis - Keisha's story

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Living with endometriosis - Keisha's story

Worldwide, around 200 million women have endometriosis. Keisha's story Keisha is a 31 year old operations manager from Leeds. Her experience of living with endometriosis inspired her to set up the endometriosis support group National Endometriosis Survivors Support and to join the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for endometriosis. She lives.

Neuroblastoma

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Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a cancer affecting developing nerve cells. Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer and most often occurs in children under 5 years old. Neuroblastoma often starts in the tummy (abdomen) but can spread to other parts of the body, especially bones, liver and skin. The treatments for neuroblastoma include surgery, chemotherapy and.

Crohn's disease in children: How to support your child

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Crohn's disease in children: How to support your child

When your child has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease there is a lot to take in and it can feel overwhelming - it can take time ... Most people living with Crohn's are happy and healthy more often than they are unwell. There's nothing stopping them achieving their goals - show them celebrities, athletes, and other successful people who have.

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