Miscarriage is a pregnancy that ends spontaneously before 20 weeks. Miscarriage is very common and usually occurs in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or cot death, is when an apparently healthy baby dies for no obvious reason.
COPD: treatment and management
Although COPD cannot be cured, there are measures that can be taken that should relieve symptoms, slow progression and prevent complications.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term (chronic) condition that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
Tonsillitis
Regardless of whether tonsillitis is caused by a virus or bacteria, the symptoms may include sore throat, pain with swallowing, and fever etc.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a term that means inflammation of the bronchi (air passages) in the lungs. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic, and results in a cough that is productive of phlegm, or sputum.
Spermicide: How to use, risks and results
Find out about spermicides – a form of contraception – and how they are used. Also, find out their advantages, disadvantages and side effects.
Baby’s development in the womb
A month by month guide to pregnancy and your baby’s development in the womb. Starting at the first month, myDr.com.au brings you all the milestones.
Sleep apnoea being misdiagnosed by CPAP manufacturers – concerns
Leading sleep doctors are warning that patients are being incorrectly diagnosed with sleep apnoea by companies selling CPAP machines.
Pregnant women not exercising enough
All pregnant women who are free of medical or obstetric complications should work towards 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity each week.
