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Hand washing

Hand washing is also one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection by the accumulation of germs on your hands.

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Personal hygiene for children

Good personal hygiene is important to keep your child clean and healthy. Read these tips on supporting your child to learn these skills.

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Personal hygiene

Good personal hygiene is important and will help prevent catching and spreading germs. Learn more about how to look after your body here.

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LASIK surgery

LASIK is a surgical procedure to improve your eyesight.

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Maxillary Le Fort 1 osteotomy

A Le Fort 1 osteotomy is an operation to change the position of your upper jaw to help improve the way your teeth bite together.

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Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Achalasia is not life-threatening but the symptoms can be disabling. A Heller’s cardiomyotomy is a dependable way to help you to swallow more easily for a long time.

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Breast uplift

A breast uplift is an operation to improve the shape of your breasts. For some individuals, a breast reduction or augmentation may be more suitable.

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Arthroscopy of the wrist

An arthroscopy of your wrist allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat problems affecting the joint, without the need for a large cut on the skin.

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Reversing a vasectomy

Reversing a vasectomy is an operation to rejoin the tubes that carry sperm from your testicles. It may make you fertile again.

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Excision of a ganglion

A ganglion is a lump under your skin that contains fluid, it is not serious. If it is causing trouble, your surgeon can remove it.

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