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What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your womb (uterus). Why is hysterectomy done? Hysterectomy is used to treat several women’s health conditions including: For most of these conditions, with the possible exception of cancer, hysterectomy is just one of several treatment options. You might not need to consider hysterectomy if […]
What is transarterial chemoembolisation? Transarterial chemoembolisation or TACE is a palliative treatment for liver cancer. This can be a cancer originating in the liver or a cancer that has spread (metastasised) to the liver from other areas of the body. TACE is a non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure performed by an interventional radiologist. Anti-cancer drugs […]
Chemotherapy is a way of treating cancer using specific drugs. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells but can also damage normal cells. Chemotherapy drugs can be in your body fluids for up to 7 days after each chemotherapy treatment. Hence, there is a very small chance that your family or carers could come in contact with chemotherapy […]
Getting vaccinated is an important way to keep ourselves safe and healthy from serious and life-threatening diseases. The best way to protect ourselves is by making sure we get all recommended vaccines on time. How does vaccination work? Vaccination works by exposing our bodies to key parts of bacteria or viruses, called antigens, in a […]
What is an abnormal heartbeat? Abnormal heartbeat (whose medical name is arrhythmia) can be due to a variety of heart rhythm disorders. Abnormal heartbeat means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than 100 bpm, it is called tachycardia. When the heart beats too […]
What is diabetes? After eating, most food is turned into glucose, the body’s main source of energy. As sugar enters the bloodstream, the amount of sugar in the blood rises, and that rise will signal the pancreas to send the hormone “insulin” into the bloodstream. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, an organ that lies […]
WHAT IS ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)? ADHD is a common and long-term neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of children. It often continues into adulthood. ADHD is not just about being hyperactive; it involves difficulties with attention, impulse control, and organisation. It can impact daily life, school performance, work productivity, and relationships. TYPES OF ADHD ADHD is […]
WHAT IS ANXIETY? Anxiety is a natural response to stress and part of our body’s built-in alarm system. It helps us stay alert and avoid danger—triggering the ‘fight or flight’ response when we face a threat. In healthy amounts, anxiety can improve focus and performance. However, when it becomes overwhelming, persistent, or disconnected from actual […]
WHAT IS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)? ASD is a developmental condition that affects an individual’s ability to communicate, socialise, and behave appropriately. It is considered a ‘spectrum’ because the condition can have a wide range of symptoms and different levels of impairments. People with ASD may experience challenges with social interactions, difficulty with communication, and […]
WHAT IS DEPRESSION? Depression is more than just feeling sad or having a rough few days. It’s a serious mental health condition that affects one’s mood, thinking, and daily functioning. While sadness is a normal emotional response that helps us slow down and reflect after loss or disappointment, sadness that persists beyond its helpful role […]
WHAT IS OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)? OCD is a mental health condition involving 2 key components: Although compulsions may temporarily relieve anxiety, they create a cycle in which the brain learns to depend on these rituals for relief without decreasing the obsessions. Over time, these compulsions and rituals becomes increasingly time-consuming, disruptive, and difficult to control. […]
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common and serious disturbance of the electrical system of the heart. It is one of a number of conditions commonly referred to as ‘arrhythmias’ where the heart beats with an abnormal rhythm. If not recognised and correctly treated, AF can result in significant problems, including stroke and heart failure. HOW […]
