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  1. Incontinence - prevention tips

    Incontinence can be prevented in most cases.

  2. Incontinence - tips for carers

    A person's incontinence can be a challenging problem for their carer, but help is available from a range of sources, so don't think you must cope alone.

  3. Incontinence and continence problems

    Many things can be done to manage, treat and sometimes cure incontinence and continence problems.

  4. Indigestion (heartburn and reflux)

    Food inside the stomach is only kept there by the force of gravity so to avoid heartburn, don't lie down after a big meal.

  5. Infant reflux

    Reflux is common in babies and causes no pain or problems with weight gain in most babies.

  6. Infection prevention and control online learning

    Learn the basics of infection prevention and control in 6 free online learning modules which are available to everyone.

  7. Infection risk - cardiac surgery and mycobacteria

    Mycobacterium chimaera is a type of bacterium known as a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM). There is a risk that heater cooler units (HCUs) used in cardiac (heart) surgery may be contaminated with Mycobacterium chimaera, and that exposure of patients to the exhaust from these units in the operating theatre may lead to the development of a serious infection up to several years post-surgery.

  8. Infections

    Infections are generally caused by bacteria or viruses. Learn about infectious and childhood diseases, animal to human diseases and prevention.

  9. Infections – bacterial and viral

    Many bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but they are useless against viral infections.

  10. Infertility in men

    A couple isn't suspected of fertility problems until they have tried and failed to conceive for one year.