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Why people decide to stop antidepressantsAntidepressants can play an important role in treating depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. While many people benefit from taking these medications long term, others may reach a point where they, together with their healthcare provider, decide it's appropriate to stop. Common reasons include feeling emotionally stable, experiencing unwan

  What is a comorbidity? A comorbidity is a primary disease or condition that co-occurs with but is often independent of, another disease or disorder. There are some conditions that are more likely than others to be comorbid with one another. As well as being a term that is used broadly in medicine, comorbidity is frequently referred to in psychology. In the context of ps

What is analysed in a complement analysis? The complement analysis measures the levels of different complement system proteins in the blood. What does the result mean? The results can indicate the activity and function of the complement system. Low values may be associated with autoimmune disorders, infections, or inflammatory conditions. Why is this analysis carried out?

What is being analysed? A complete blood count (CBC) is a common blood test that provides valuable insights into the cellular components of the blood. It examines the quantity and quality of various blood cells, including red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets.   When is it requested? A complete blood count (CBC) is requested by healthcare providers fo

What is complex paediatric care? Complex care in paediatrics is treating the child holistically - and includes the input from the family and carers - where the patient has rare, difficult-to-treat conditions, or more than two chronic conditions.    It's anything that isn't a fast, easy fix, or something that they've seen previous paediatricia

What is complex endometriosis?Complex endometriosis is an advanced and severe form of endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus. While typical endometriosis is often confined to the pelvic region, complex endometriosis extends deeper and may infiltrate nearby organs such as the bladder, bowel, ureters and, in rare cases, the

What is complex PTSD?Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is a condition which develops due to repeated trauma. In some ways it is similar to PTSD. However, complex PTSD develops as a result of repeated trauma, unlike PTSD, which is normally the result of one traumatic experience. CPTSD demonstrates the indivdidual’s acute response to an overwhelming experience and how they adapt to repeated or sustained inescapa

What is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)? Complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS) is a condition in which a person experiences persistent and severe pain usually in one of their arms or legs. It can sometimes affect other parts of the body.   It is poorly understood and the causes of CRPS it aren’t well known either.     What are the sym

What is composite bonding? Composite bonding is a cosmetic treatment performed by dental specialists used to fill in chips, gaps or fractures in one's teeth, which can help to restore teeth to their original appearance. It is a quick, one-day procedure and can be performed without the use of anaesthesia.  How is composite bonding performed? In a typical composite bonding