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These days we are lucky to have a wealth of general health information available to us. But deciding which sources you can rely on can get a bit confusing.

The Candis Family Health Finder, provided by CallaDoctor, offers medically validated and regularly updated information on a huge range of health and medical matters, including new treatments, drugs and surgical procedures. You can also get guidance on areas such as nutrition and exercise.

Some examples of the type of information available on the Candis Family Health Finder can be found below, if you want to see more join Candis today!.

Skin cancer

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Perforated Eardrum

A perforated (torn) eardrum is not usually serious and often heals on its own without any complications. Complications sometimes occur such as hearing loss and infection in the middle ear. A small procedure to repair a perforated eardrum is an option if it does not heal by itself, especially if you have hearing loss. What is the eardrum and how do we hear? The eardrum (also called the tympanic... Read more

Date Posted: 17/03/2009

Lipoma

A lipoma is a benign (non-cancerous) fatty lump that usually causes no symptoms or problems. Most lipomas are small and are best left alone. However, a lipoma that develops under the skin can sometimes look unsightly. If required, it can be removed by a simple operation done under local anaesthetic. What is a lipoma? A lipoma is a soft fatty lump. It is a benign (non-cancerous) growth made up f... Read more

Date Posted: 17/03/2009

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Ménière's Disease

Ménière's disease typically causes attacks of vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus (noises in the ear). The 'attacks' can vary in severity, and in how often they occur. Permanent hearing loss and/or permanent tinnitus may eventually develop in some cases. There is no cure, but treatment can help to ease and prevent symptoms. If you are a driver, you must stop driving if Mé... Read more

Date Posted: 17/03/2009

Skin cancer

Skin Cancer - An Overview

This leaflet gives a general summary and overview about skin cancer. There are separate more detailed leaflets on the different types of skin cancer, and a leaflet on how to help prevent skin cancer. Understanding the skin The skin has two layers - the epidermis and the dermis. Beneath the dermis is a layer of fat and then the deeper structures such as muscles, tendons, etc. ... Read more

Date Posted: 17/03/2009

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