What is percutaneous kidney biopsy? A kidney biopsy, also called renal biopsy, is a procedure to remove a small piece of kidney tissue so that it can be examined under a microscope for signs of damage or disease. Your doctor may recommend a kidney biopsy if blood tests, urine tests or imaging techniques don’t provide […]
What is ERCP? Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, is an endoscopic technique that is used to examine and treat problems in the bile and pancreatic ducts, and the gallbladder. The bile ducts are channels that drain bile from the liver and gallbladder; the pancreatic ducts drain the pancreas. Both types of ducts empty into the […]
H. pylori is a spiral bacterium implicated in gastritis, gastric ulcer, and peptic ulcer disease. The 13C-urea breath test breath test is a rapid noninvasive diagnostic procedure used to identify infections by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and to confirm eradication after treatment. It is based upon the ability of H. pylori to convert urea to […]
What is PUVA treatment? Ultraviolet (UV) rays are produced by the sun and are grouped into different wavelengths. Ultraviolet light A (UVA) is one of the wavelengths that have been found to be useful in treating certain skin conditions. PUVA is a combination of a drug called Psoralen (P) and ultraviolet light A (UVA), hence […]
What are contrast media and how do they work? Contrast media, also called contrast agents, are used to improve pictures of the inside of the body produced by X-rays, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. Often, contrast media allow the doctors to distinguish normal from abnormal conditions. Contrast media are not dyes […]
ANATOMY The knee is the largest joint in the body and having healthy knees is required to perform most everyday activities. The knee is made up of the lower end of the thighbone (femur), the upper end of the shinbone (tibia), and the kneecap (patella). The ends of these three bones where they touch are […]
ANATOMY The hip is one of the body’s largest joints. It is a ball-and-socket joint. The socket is formed by the acetabulum, which is part of the large pelvis bone. The ball is the femoral head, which is the upper end of the femur (thighbone).The bone surfaces of the ball and socket are covered with […]
WHAT ARE BONE MARROW ASPIRATION AND BIOPSY? Bone marrow biopsy and bone marrow aspiration are procedures to collect and examine bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside some of your larger bones. The marrow is where you make red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets from cells called “stem cells”. Bone marrow biopsy […]
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Overview Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. Often the condition develops slowly over several years, and is only diagnosed when a minor fall or sudden impact causes a bone fracture. Worldwide, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually, which is equivalent to an osteoporotic fracture […]
A 256 slice CT Scanner is now in operation at FV Hospital, reducing image capture time and the patient’s exposure to harmful X-rays by 50 per cent when compared to conventional CT Scanners
Screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) will help protect you and your partner. Many STDs do not have obvious symptoms but can be easily cured. If left untreated, an STD can cause severe health problems for you, your partner or unborn baby. Consultation with the doctor is required to ensure that correct tests are requested […]
