In the early 1980s, gynaecologist Paul Devroey and paediatrician, clinical pathologist and researcher André Van Steirteghem lay the foundations of the now world-renowned Brussels IVF at the Free University of Brussels (VUB). They and their team gradually refine the techniques for in vitro fertilisation and discover the method of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), during which one sperm cell is injected into an egg cell. This chance discovery ultimately turns out to be a solution for ma...

How to pass on strength not pain to those you love.

When a physical wound is left unhealed, it continues to cause pain and can infect the whole body. When emotions are left unhealed, they similarly cause harm that spreads to other parts of our lives, hurting our family, friends and colleagues. Eventually, this hurt spreads further, affecting entire communities and families across generations.

This is intergenerational trauma. It can lead us to become people-pleasers, co-dependent in relations...

In this book you can easily keep track of your mental health day by day by simply writing down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly.

If you struggle with stress, depression, or anxiety, keeping a journal can help you gain control of your emotions and improve your mental health.

Keeping a mental health diary, for example, can help you Manage anxiety, Reduce stress, and Cope with depression. It helps you prioritize problems, fears, and concerns, and teaches you to recogni...

Migraine is a complex and debilitating condition that affects the lives of millions of people worldwide. It goes beyond simple headaches, with symptoms ranging from intense, throbbing head pain to nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and even visual disturbances. Living with migraine often means navigating a series of challenges, including identifying triggers, managing symptoms, and seeking effective treatments. This journey can be overwhelming, which is why we have created this Migraine ...

This book will provide a welcome critical analysis of Quality Improvement during a period of rapid growth in its usage. The author’s insights and experience will help shape how people apply QI tools and encourage deeper thinking about the ideologies and practices that need to be understood before effective change can happen.