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THE KNEE JOINT The bone structure of the knee joint is formed by the femur, the tibia, and the patella. The ACL is one of the 4 main ligaments within the knee that connect the femur to the tibia. The knee is essentially a hinged joint that is held together by the Medial Collateral (MCL), […]
WHAT IS A LIVER RESECTION? Liver resection, or hepatectomy, refers to the removal of a portion of the liver. This operation is usually done to remove various types of liver tumours, either primary (arisen within the liver) or secondary (spread to the liver from elsewhere). The principal aim of performing a liver resection is to […]
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your […]
WHY GETTING VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19? Covid-19 vaccination greatly reduces the chance of you suffering from Covid-19 disease. No vaccine is 100% effective, however numerous studies have shown 75-85% efficacy of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine against symptomatic Covid-19 and an impressive 100% efficacy against severe or critical disease and hospitalisations. This means that the few vaccinated […]
WHAT IS DEEP INSPIRATION BREATH HOLD (DIBH)? DIBH is a radiotherapy technique where patients take a deep breath during treatment, and hold this breath while the radiation is delivered. By taking a deep breath in, your lungs fill with air and your heart will move away from your chest. DIBH can be useful in situations […]
WHAT IS A FACET JOINT INJECTION? Facet joints are small joints that link the bones of the spine together. The facet joints allow movement and stabilise the spine. Wear and tear, inflammation and injury to the facet joints may cause pain in some people. Several injections to different facet joints may be needed depending on […]
By Jonathan Corum and Carl Zimmer Updated Jan. 21, 2021 Moderna, a Massachusetts-based vaccine developer, partnered with the National Institutes of Health to develop and test a coronavirus vaccine known as mRNA-1273. A clinical trial demonstrated that the vaccine has an efficacy rate of 94.1 percent in preventing Covid-19. A Piece of the Coronavirus The […]
Building a culture of safety is an important activity to positively improve the thoughts, attitudes and behaviour of healthcare workers. However, developing a culture of safety in the healthcare setting is challenging and it takes years and years to see improvement.
Look at the word responsibility—“response-ability” is the ability to choose your response. Highly proactive people recognise that responsibility. They do not blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behaviour.
WHAT IS LASIK? LASIK, or Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis, commonly referred to as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction, is a type of refractive surgery for the correction of myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism, and recently presbyopia. LASIK surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist who uses a laser or microkeratome to reshape the eye’s cornea […]
Corneal Transplantation has advanced to a stage where long term success rates and visual outcomes can be excellent, even in the most severe cases, and several different forms of Corneal Transplantation are now available to suit the disease condition. If you have received, or will be receiving a cornea transplant, or are a relative or […]
DEFINITION Uveitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) in the eye. It often affects the middle layer of your eye (uvea) which is made up of three structures: The uvea contains most of the eye’s blood vessels. Uveal components Uveitis can affect one eye or both eyes. It can cause short-term or long-term symptoms. Symptoms may […]
