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  1. Pregnancy - tests and scans

    A range of tests and scans are available to pregnant women to confirm pregnancy and monitor the baby's development in the womb.

  2. Congenital anomalies (birth defects)

    Congenital anomalies (birth defects) are structural or functional differences in a baby’s body or genetics that are there before birth.

  3. EEG test

    In a person with epilepsy, an electroencephalogram (EEG) may show bursts of abnormal discharges in the form of spikes and sharp wave patterns.

  4. Adhesions

    Adhesions may have no signs or symptoms, or they may cause pain by pulling on nerves.

  5. Vision therapy

    Vision therapy is effective for everyone; however, its impact is greatest in children and young adults.

  6. Eyes - optic neuritis

    Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve that causes blurred, grey and dim vision.

  7. Gilbert's syndrome

    Gilbert's syndrome and hepatitis both cause jaundice but are not related.

  8. Brain surgery

    Brain surgery is performed for a number of reasons, including alterations in brain tissue, brain blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid.

  9. Munchausen syndrome

    Munchausen syndrome is a mental disorder in which the patient fakes illness to gain attention and sympathy.

  10. Chiropractic

    Chiropractic treatment can be clinically effective for many problems of the skeleton and muscles, such as back pain and headache.

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