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    Fluoride

    Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can help prevent tooth decay. It's found in water in varying amounts, depending on where in the UK you live.

    1. Introduction

    03/08/2025 | Organisation

  2. Guide

    MRI scan

    A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a painless procedure that lasts 15 to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the area being scanned and the number of images being taken.

    1. About an MRI scan
    2. What happens during an MRI scan?
    3. Who can have an MRI scan?

    03/08/2025 | Organisation

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    Dentures (false teeth)

    Dentures are removable false teeth made of acrylic (plastic), nylon or metal. Learn about the different types of dentures and their upkeep.

    1. Introduction

    03/08/2025 | Organisation

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    Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

    A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure that involves cutting away a section of the prostate. Learn about why it's used, how it's performed and the risks and alternatives.

    1. Introduction
    2. What happens during TURP
    3. Recovery
    4. Risks
    5. Alternatives

    03/08/2025 | Organisation

  5. Guide

    Pacemaker implantation

    Information on having a pacemaker fitted, a relatively common heart procedure.

    1. Introduction
    2. How a pacemaker is fitted
    3. Recovering from pacemaker implantation
    4. Risks of pacemaker implantation

    03/08/2025 | Organisation

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    Mastectomy

    A mastectomy is an operation to remove the breast. It's used to treat breast cancer in women or men. Learn about how it's performed and recovery.

    1. Introduction
    2. Why it's used
    3. How it's performed
    4. Recovery
    5. Complications

    03/08/2025 | Organisation

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    Lung transplant

    A lung transplant is an operation to remove and replace a diseased lung with a healthy human lung from a donor.

    1. Introduction
    2. Preparation
    3. Surgery
    4. Risks
    5. Recovery

    03/08/2025 | Organisation

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    Lumbar decompression surgery

    Lumbar decompression surgery is used to treat compressed nerves in the lower spine. Learn about when it's used and its risks.

    1. Introduction
    2. When it may be recommended
    3. What happens during the surgery
    4. Recovery
    5. Risks

    03/08/2025 | Organisation

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    Liver transplant

    A liver transplant is an operation to remove a diseased or damaged liver and replace it with a healthy one.

    1. Introduction
    2. Who can have one
    3. Waiting for one
    4. How it's performed
    5. Living with a liver transplant
    6. Complications

    03/08/2025 | Organisation

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    Knee replacement

    Knee replacement surgery replaces a damaged, worn or diseased knee with an artificial joint. Learn about knee replacement surgery.

    1. Introduction
    2. Why it's necessary
    3. Before the operation
    4. What happens during the surgery
    5. Risks
    6. Recovery

    03/08/2025 | Organisation

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