15/01/2020 Skin Lesion Removal Skin lesions are lumps or bumps such as moles, cysts, warts or skin tags. They can be removed from the skin using chemical and surgical procedures. About skin lesion removal Most skin lesions don’t cause serious problems, but you may want to have them removed for practical or cosmetic reasons. Your dermatologist is able to […]
02/01/2020 DENGUE FEVER Dengue fever is caused by 1 of 4 different but related viruses. It is spread by the bite of mosquitoes, most commonly the mosquito Aedes aegypti, which is found in tropic and sub-tropic regions. In Vietnam, dengue fever is very common.
02/01/2020 Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) This leaflet is for anyone who may benefit from a Patient Controlled Analgesic (PCA) infusion. Here you will find a description of PCA infusion and how it works, together with any side effects that may occur. Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) is a method of pain relief that can be provided after surgery. Your anaesthetist will […]
02/01/2020 Diabetic Vascular Disease What is diabetic vascular disease? Diabetic vascular disease refers to the development of blockages in the arteries, sometimes called “hardening of the arteries”, throughout the body because of diabetes. If you have diabetes, it means that too much glucose (blood sugar) is in your bloodstream because of your body’s inability to either produce insulin or […]
25/11/2019 Monitor Your Blood Pressure What is high blood pressure? High Blood Pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. If you have high blood pressure, you are not alone. Know your numbers Learn about your blood pressure numbers and what they […]
25/11/2019 My Life Check – The 7 Steps to Live Better MANAGE BLOOD PRESSURE High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When your blood pressure stays within healthy ranges, you reduce the strain on your heart, arteries, and kidneys which keeps you healthier longer. CONTROL CHOLESTEROL High cholesterol contributes to plaque, which can clog arteries and lead to heart disease and […]
25/11/2019 Understand Your Risks to Prevent a Heart Attack Extensive research has identified factors that increase a person’s risk for coronary heart disease in general and heart attack in particular. The more risk factors you have, and the greater the degree of each risk factor, the higher your chance of developing coronary heart disease – a common term for the build-up of plaque in the heart’s […]
25/11/2019 How Smoking and Nicotine Damage Your Body How Smoking and Nicotine Damage Your Body You probably know about the relationship between smoking and lung cancer, but did you know smoking is also linked to heart disease, stroke and other chronic diseases? Smoking can increase your risk for cancer of the bladder, throat, mouth, kidneys, cervix and pancreas. Thinking about quitting? Look at […]
25/11/2019 Control Your Cholesterol CHOLESTEROL: AN INTRODUCTION If you’re reading this, you probably care about health and the role that cholesterol can play. That’s an important first step. So, what is cholesterol? What does it do? Cholesterol is a waxy substance. It’s not inherently “bad.” In fact, your body needs it to build cells. But too much cholesterol can […]
25/11/2019 Good and Bad Cholesterol Triglycerides Two types of special proteins (lipoproteins) carry cholesterol to and from cells in your body. One is Low-Density Lipoprotein, or LDL. The other is High-Density Lipoprotein, or HDL. The amount of each type of cholesterol in your blood can be measured by a blood test. LDL (BAD) CHOLESTEROL LDL cholesterol is considered the “bad” cholesterol, […]
25/11/2019 Alcohol and Heart Health ARE THERE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF DRINKING WINE OR OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES? Moderate drinking – one drink a day for women and two for men – appears to protect some people against heart disease. Especially in people having significant physical activity, who control their weight, and follow a diet high in fruits and vegetables and lower in […]
25/11/2019 What are the Warning Signs of Heart Attack? Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. But most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Here are some of the signs that can indicate a heart attack is happening: Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your shoulder, neck, jaw or back; Shortness […]
