Would you have surgery to lose weight?

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to weight loss surgery (WLS) are discussed. Women constitute 80% of patients and this practice is becoming more widespread, although surgeons warn that it should only be undertaken as a last measure. Post-operative complications are discussed by former patients of WLS.

Complications and side effects, Surgery, Weight loss, Stomach, Complications

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The baby we were meant to have

Article Abstract:

A personal narrative is presented describing a woman's experiences of years of unsuccessful fertility treatments, and her decision, together with her husband, to adopt a child. She feels that accepting her infertility allowed her to continue her life and be happy.

Psychological aspects, Adoption, Infertility, Fertilization in vitro

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Would you have had this baby?

Article Abstract:

The issue of women infected with the human immunodeficiency virus becoming pregnant and giving birth, with focus on the ethical questions raised and the drug treatments now available.

Health aspects, HIV infection, Drug therapy, HIV infections, Ethical aspects, HIV infection in children, Pediatric HIV infections, Pregnancy, HIV infection in pregnancy

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