The contribution of online content to the promotion and normalisation of female genital cosmetic surgery: a systematic review of the literature.

Background: Women considering female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) are likely to use the internet as a key source of information during the decision-making process. The aim of this systematic review was to determine what is known about the role of the internet in the promotion and normalisation of female genital cosmetic surgery and to identify areas for future research.

Methods: Eight social science, medical, and communication databases and Google Scholar were searched for peer-reviewed papers published in English.

Selenium concentration and speciation in biofortified flour and bread: Retention of selenium during grain biofortification, processing and production of Se-enriched food.

The retention and speciation of selenium in flour and bread was determined following experimental applications of selenium fertilisers to a high-yielding UK wheat crop. Flour and bread were produced using standard commercial practices. Total selenium was measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and the profile of selenium species in the flour and bread were determined using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) ICP-MS.

Successful ageing in an area of deprivation: part 1--a qualitative exploration of the role of life experiences in good health in old age.

Objectives: To determine the life histories and current circumstances of healthy and unhealthy older people who share an ecology marked by relative deprivation and generally poor health.

Study Design: In-depth interview study with a qualitative analysis.

Methods: Matched pairs of healthy and unhealthy 'agers' were interviewed face-to-face.

Qualitative research on admission procedures in elderly care.

The admission process to hospital is vital in maintaining a patient's sense of independence and control of his or her situation, which in turn will help during the discharge procedure back to the community. This paper focuses on the qualitative research techniques used to uncover the experience of older patients and their carers during an admission to hospital.