07/02/2020 FIBROSCAN FibroScan FibroScan is the first and only non-invasive device for diagnosis and monitoring of hepatic fibrosis. Why do we need to quantify liver fibrosis? In its initial stages, liver fibrosis develops silently and often causes no symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment will help prevent the disease from progressing to liver cancer, liver function failure, or […]
07/02/2020 Fall Prevention Information for inpatients To avoid falling and hurting yourself, please follow these instructions: Wear shoes or non-skid slippers every time you get out of bed Call your nurse if you feel dizzy, weak or lightheaded. Do not get up by yourself Ask for help to go to the bathroom Use the handrails in the bathroom, ensure the lights […]
07/02/2020 Dental Protection and Radiotherapy Radiotherapy may affect the condition of your teeth. During radiotherapy, you will lose your saliva due to treatment and can not properly protect your teeth anymore. Also, X-rays can be toxic to your teeth and jaw. Before radiotherapy: It is imperative that you make a complete dental checkup before your treatment to make sure that […]
07/02/2020 Coumadin® (generiC name: Warfarin) and Other drugs frOm the same Class Of antiCOagulant mediCines What is Coumadin® and what is it used for? Coumadin® (Warfarin) is a prescription medication used to treat blood clots and prevent the formation of clots in your body. Blood clots can block blood vessels and lead to critical conditions such as stroke, heart attack, or a vein blockage in the legs or lungs. You […]
07/02/2020 Children’s Voiding Cysto-Urethrogram WHAT IS A VOIDING CYSTO-URETHROGRAM? A Voiding Cysto-Urethrogram (VCUG) is a minimally invasive test that uses a special X-ray technology called fluoroscopy to visualise your child’s urinary tract and bladder. Urine is produced in the kidney and flows through the ureter, the tube that carries urine from each kidney to the bladder. A valve mechanism […]
07/02/2020 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) WHAT IS A MRI SCAN? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that is often used to diagnose conditions affecting organs, tendons and bones. MRI scans use strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce a detailed image of the inside of the body, particularly soft tissues, such as the brain, spinal cord […]
07/02/2020 CT Angiography WHAT IS CT ANGIOGRAPHY? Computed tomography angiography, also called CT angiography, is a test that combines the technology of a conventional CT scan with that of traditional angiography to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the body. In a CT scan, x-rays and computers create images that show cross-sections, or slices, of your […]
07/02/2020 16-Slice CT Scanner What is a CT Scan? CT scanning uses special x-ray equipment that produces cross sectional images of the body. The unit comprises a gantry which is large squarish machine with a wide hole in it and a table which the patient lies on. Conventionally, images were obtained slice by slice sequentially but with multidetector-CT in […]
07/02/2020 Fine Needle Aspiration for Head and Neck Conditions Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is a diagnostic procedure used to investigate superficial (just under the skin) lumps or masses.
07/02/2020 Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening Detecting Cancer Faster than Ever A higher chance of survival through very early detection What is a Low Dose CT scan? The Low Dose Computerized Tomography Scan (Low Dose CT) is a very detailed screening used to identify lung cancers or abnormalities with a much higher resolution than a regular scan. A Low Dose CT […]
07/02/2020 Getting the Very Best Care for Your Diabetes Regular diabetes care can help you prevent heart disease, stroke, and eye, foot, or kidney problems. This guide describes basic care for people with diabetes. Most of the day-to-day care of diabetes is up to you: Your health care team helps by teaching you about diabetes care and checking your A1C (average blood glucose), blood […]
15/01/2020 Taking Care of Type 2 Diabetes What is type 2 diabetes? Everyone’s blood has some glucose (sugar) in it. Your body needs glucose for energy. Normally, your body breaks food down into glucose and sends it into your blood. Insulin, a hormone made by your pancreas, helps glucose go from the blood into the cells so it can be used for […]
