Lasers can remove unwanted hair faster, more comfortably and more reliably than many other methods. Whether you are a man or a woman, young or old, laser hair removal is an alternative to plucking, shaving, waxing, electrolysis or chemical depilatories. How does hair grow? Age, sex, weight, metabolism, hormones, genetics, ethnicity, medications, location of hair, […]
What are varicose veins? Arteries bring oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body and veins return oxygen-poor blood back to your heart. Varicose veins are swollen veins that you can see through your skin. They often look blue, bulging, and twisted. Left untreated, varicose veins may worsen over time. Varicose veins […]
What is coronary artery disease? The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. There are two main arteries, the left and right, which in turn divide into branches. Coronary artery disease is due to the narrowing or blockage of one or more of these arteries by fatty deposits called atheroma. The pain or discomfort, usually […]
What is Needle Biopsy of Abdominal Mass? An intra-abdominal mass is a solid lesion, an area of abnormal tissue located within a solid organ of the abdomen such as liver, pancreas, kidney, or a pathological lymph node located within the peritoneal cavity. These masses are most often detected by ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) examinations. […]
Having diabetes means the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood is higher than it should be. Keeping your blood glucose in your target range can prevent or delay the health problems caused by diabetes. Most of the steps needed to take care of diabetes are things you can do yourself: What are the symptoms […]
To be given to the patient by the anaesthetist during the pre-surgery anaesthesia consultation ADMISSION THINGS TO REMEMBER PRIOR TO SURGERY SKIN AND MOUTH PREPARATION PRIOR TO SURGERY YOUR VALUABLES WHILE YOU ARE IN SURGERY It is preferable for you not to bring any valuables to the hospital. If you bring any, your nurse will […]
What is a telemedicine? Telemedicine Services means the delivery of medical services using interactive audio and visual electronic systems between a hospital and a patient that are not in the same physical location. These services may include teleconsultation, ordering of investigations, prescription, distribution of patient education materials or other medical services such as remote monitoring. […]
WHAT ARE NCS AND EMG? Nerve conduction studies (NCS) are tests that look to see how well your nerves are working. Electromyography (EMG) looks at how your muscles are working. Performed by a neurologist trained in this procedure, they can provide your doctor with specific information about the extent of nerve and/or muscle disorder and […]
Otosclerosis is a condition in which there is abnormal bone growth inside the ear. It’s a fairly common cause of hearing loss in young adults. There are three tiny bones deep inside the ear, which vibrate when sound waves enter. They transmit sound waves to the cochlea (inner ear), which converts them into signals that […]
WHAT IS A PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCK? A nerve block (regional anaesthesia) is the injection of numbing medication (local anaesthetic) near a nerve or group of nerves that supply the part of your body being operated on. It provides long-lasting pain relief, during and after surgery, that can last from 2 to 18 hours, depending on […]
WHAT IS A PILON FRACTURE? A Pilon fracture (*) is a severe injury that involves the larger bone of the lower leg (tibia), and extends into the weight-bearing surface of the ankle joint. It usually occurs following a high-energy impact, such as a fall from a height or a motor vehicle accident. (*) Pilon is a French word for […]
Chest radiography and chest CT scanner reveal many abnormalities but often, the image is not sufficient to confirm the diagnosis.
