Low Birth Weight
A condition where a baby is born weighing less than expected and may require additional monitoring, feeding support, and neonatal care.
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A condition where a baby is born weighing less than expected and may require additional monitoring, feeding support, and neonatal care.
Conditions where the body produces lower than normal blood cells, affecting oxygen delivery, immunity, clotting, growth, and overall wellbeing.
A procedure to remove part of the lung to treat disease while preserving as much breathing function as possible.
A structured occupational health service that provides ongoing monitoring of employees exposed to specific workplace hazards, helping detect early health effects and support timely intervention.
Conditions affecting the timing, frequency, duration, or amount of menstrual bleeding, which may impact daily activities, comfort, fertility, and overall wellbeing.
Emotional and psychological symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle that can affect mood, relationships, daily functioning, and overall wellbeing.
A mental health condition where persistent low mood, reduced motivation, emotional distress, or loss of interest begins affecting daily wellbeing and functioning.
A group of small surgical procedures used to treat common eye conditions and improve comfort or vision.
A surgical procedure to remove fibroids from the uterus while preserving the uterus, often performed to relieve symptoms and support future fertility where appropriate.
Infections affecting newborn babies during the first weeks of life, sometimes requiring urgent monitoring, treatment, and neonatal support.
A kidney condition where the body loses excessive protein through urine, often causing swelling, fluid retention, and increased infection risk.
A procedure to relieve pressure on a nerve, helping reduce pain, numbness, and weakness.
Health concerns that develop during or shortly after birth and may require specialised monitoring, treatment, and neonatal support.
Conditions that develop when children do not receive enough essential nutrients needed for healthy growth, development, energy, and overall wellbeing.
A health assessment service that evaluates how an individual’s health may affect their work, and how workplace factors may influence their health, supporting safe and productive employment.
Conditions that affect the release of an egg from the ovary, which may lead to irregular menstrual cycles, difficulty conceiving, or hormonal symptoms.
Extra sounds heard during a heartbeat in children, sometimes harmless and temporary, but occasionally linked to underlying heart conditions requiring further assessment.
A procedure to remove one or more parathyroid glands to treat conditions affecting calcium balance in the body.
An infection affecting the female reproductive organs that can cause pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, fever, and, if left untreated, may lead to fertility complications.
A condition where sores develop in the lining of the stomach or upper digestive tract, often causing pain, burning discomfort, or digestive symptoms.
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