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12 Sep 1994

The Curse of Dr Frank

Premenstrual tension was discovered in 1931 by Dr Robert Frank. Since then, it has been elevated to the status of syndrome-yet its causes and cures remain an enigma. Pat Thomas reports It seems there are three things that are certain in this life: death, taxes and, if you’re a woman, premenstrual syn­drome. With more than […]

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01 Dec 1993

Second Opionion: Blues for Good Reason

When you find a drug which helps you, do not try and persuade your medical advisor to cut the length of the treatment short ‘When you find a drug which helps you, do not try and persuade your medical advisor to cut the length of the treatment short. You may find when you take drugs […]

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01 Feb 1993

Second Opinion: Elective by Force

Caesarean rates in this country have multiplied five times in the last 20 years, yet foetal survival rates have not seen a corresponding increase. Cases where a caesarean is essential are much rarer than our doctors would have us believe. When a doctor advises an elective (predetermined) caesarean, most understand the sense of panic and […]

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