A THOUGHT ON BREAST CANCER
The cells in the body are constantly renewed by the production of new cells and shedding of worn out cells. Some cells die and are digested by the body system. Abnormal cells are quickly removed by the body’s own immune mechanisms. Occasionally, some of the abnormal cells from this regenerative process do not exit the […]
Aesthetic Fillings
Aesthetic fillings are an ideal solution for achieving a completely natural look of a tooth after it has been damaged. They are used in cases where there are concerns about other fillings matching the colour of tooth and can be applied during one visit to the dentist. They are the most common solution when it […]
SURGICAL AID FOUNDATION IN COLLABORATION WITH KELINA MEDICAL LIMITED IS ORGANISING ITS SURGICAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME FOR 2019 THEME: Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) and Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones Surgical Aid Foundation (SAF) has been organizing yearly outreach programmes to support financially-challenged citizens in need of expensive minimal access surgical procedures to have these […]
Endometriosis is a disorder in which the endometrial tissue and gland is found outside the normal endometrial lining of the uterus. This tissue acts like its parent tissue – it bleeds with each menstrual cycle. Wherever the displaced tissue becomes trapped, there is usually a collection of menstrual fluid because there is no outlet for […]
Fibroids are non-cancerous smooth muscle growths in the uterus that often appear during child-bearing years. Fibroids range in size from the size of a small pea to large masses the size of a breadfruit. Fibroids can occur as a single mass or multiple growths of different sizes. Many women will have uterine fibroids at some […]
Every surgeon can attest to having been asked this question multiple times by different patients when they are being scheduled for surgical procedures. The duration of a surgical procedure largely depends on the type of procedure. Even then, two procedures of the same type can vary in length due to complexity or simplicity of a […]
Foreign body refers to any object that is placed in the ear, nose, mouth or any other part of the body, where it should not normally be, such that it causes harm without immediate medical attention. While adults occasionally get foreign bodies trapped in their ears, the situation more commonly occurs in children. This is […]
Urinary retention is the inability to completely empty the bladder. A patient with urinary retention may be unable to start urination, or if he is able to start, he cannot fully empty his bladder. There is a common misconception that urinary retention only occurs in men. This is not true. Urinary retention is not peculiar […]
At the early stages of any prolonged discomfort, it is advised that patients seek medical attention. The longer a person delays their visit to the doctor, the higher their risk of complications. While visiting the doctor can be scary because of the unknown, knowledge of your general health condition is way better. Early detection of […]
Minimal Access Surgery is one advancement to modern medicine that has improved the quality of healthcare that can be accessed by high risk patients. There are several health conditions that in times past would make surgery difficult or impossible.They include stroke, hypertension and diabetes. Patients would be denied surgical solutions to their medical challenges because […]