In this issue:

Giving throat cancer patients a voice

The power of speech: it’s something that most of us take for granted. But how would it affect your life if you could no longer talk?

New findings on chronic pain following childbirth

It is estimated that at least 1 in 300 women may suffer from long-lasting pelvic pain after childbirth, which in some cases may result in serious long-term disability.

Tay-Sachs, Gaucher and Fabry

A deceptively simple tracking technique could benefit patients suffering from rare cell disorders.

Treating the mother — protecting the baby

Many women itch in pregnancy and it’s usually no cause for concern. But very severe itching can be a symptom of obstetric cholestasis, a liver disease with potentially devastating consequences.