Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Read about NHS Direct information that's available to members of the public under the NHS Direct Freedom of Information Publication Scheme Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, every public authority has a legal duty to adopt and maintain a ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Juniper, common
The common juniper is a scarce tree made famous by the use of its berries in flavouring gin [... more]
British Trees |
Crown copyright
Material published on the NHS Direct website is Crown copyright. It is managed and licensed by the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI). If you wish to use material from the NHS Direct website, you will need to apply to OPSI for a ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Mind & body magazine
Speech enabled, speech enabling, speech software tool, audio, Browsealoud, browse aloud, speak The NHS Direct website is now speech enabled. This means that all of our content is now available in audio form. All you have to do to is to download ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Contraceptive coils (IUDs)
The IUD (coil) is a small, T-shaped contraceptive device intesrted into the womb to prevent pregnancy. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) have remained quite popular during the 21st century, especially among women who have had babies. The word ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Contraceptive injections
The contraceptive injection contains hormones that prevent pregnancy for up to 3 months. It is 99 per cent effective. Worldwide, many millions of women use the contraceptive injection. At the moment, about 3 per cent of British women of ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Joy-rides (hyoscine hydrobromide)
Joy-rides tablets contain the active ingredient hyoscine hydrobromide, which is a type of medicine called an antimuscarinic (or anticholinergic). It is used to prevent travel sickness. Joy-rides tablets should be taken around 20 minutes before ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
J L Bragg's medicinal charcoal tablets
Activated charcoal is a traditional remedy for treating excess stomach and intestinal gas. It works by attracting excess gas in the stomach and bowels, which binds to the surface of the charcoal powder. This relieves the discomfort caused by ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Junior meltus dry coughs with congestion
Junior meltus dry coughs with congestion liquid contains two active ingredients, dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine. Dry, irritating, unproductive coughs and nasal congestion in children, eg associated with colds. This medicine should not be ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Januvia (sitagliptin)
Januvia tablets contain the active ingredient sitagliptin, which is a type of medicine called a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. It is used to treat people with type 2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM). Sitagliptin works by ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Jet lag - Overview - Introduction
Information on Jet lag from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Jet lag is a common condition that sometimes occurs when you are flying long distances. It occurs because ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Joubert syndrome
Joubert syndrome (also known as cerebellar vermis agenesis or cerebelloparenchymal disorder IV) is a rare inherited disorder of the brain. Normally, the cerebellum (an area at the back of the brain which is important for balance and ... [... more]
BBC |
