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Diagnostic tests in pregnancy
After screening tests, you might be offered diagnostic tests if your baby has a 'high chance' result for sickle cell disorder, thalassaemia, Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome or Patau's syndrome. Diagnostic tests include Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis.
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Arranging or changing your diabetic eye screening (DES) appointment
Most health boards have a diabetic eye screening (DES) service that can arrange appointments and answer any questions you have. Find out how to contact your local service.
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Newborn infant physical examination
Your newborn baby will be examined carefully within their first 3 days to find any obvious physical issues. Find out why the newborn infant physical examination is done and what may happen next
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Heart attack
Find out about heart attacks, how they're treated and the recovery process after a heart attack.
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Loss of libido
Loss of libido (sex drive) is a common problem affecting up to one in five men – and even more women – at some point in their life.
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Tests for diagnosing heart conditions
In order to identify common heart conditions you will need to undergo some tests, these could include blood pressure tests, checking your pulse, X-rays and stress tests
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Privacy and confidentiality when using the NHS
You have rights and responsibilities for confidentiality when sharing information with the NHS. These include issues around how your information is stored and shared, along with other useful information.
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Head lice and nits
Head lice are tiny insects that live in hair. Nits are the empty egg cases attached to hair that head lice hatch from. Learn about their symptoms and treatment.
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Ingrown toenail
An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. Learn about ingrown toenail symptoms and treatments.
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Septic shock
Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level after an infection. Learn more about septic shock symptoms and treatment.