Close monitoring will show any dangerously abnormal heart rhythms before they go on to develop fibrillation. The abnormal rhythm can then be reversed by the injection of drugs. Should ventricular fibrillation occur, it can be reversed by using a defibrillator machine to give an electric shock directly over the heart. Mobile intensive care units (MICA) [...]

In the late sixties, it appeared that the Pill was the answer for the contraceptive needs of most women. Although some women cannot use the Pill without undue side effects, most can take it, especially the newer low-dose ones with minimum side effects and almost 100 per cent success in preventing conception. Unfortunately, reports about [...]