Hands down one of the body’s most valuable assets A combination of gross and fine motor skills allow us to cook, exercise, type on a computer or cellphone and do daily chores. It often takes a paper cut to realize the value of a finger. A diseased hand can leave you...
Uterine Fibroids and Embolisation What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common pelvic tumours and the most common benign tumours in women that arise from the uterine smooth-muscle tissue (myometrium). 1,2,3 Fibroids can be...
What to do if you suspect a loved one may be having a stroke Understanding Stroke (CVA) and the diagnostic role of Carotid Duplex Doppler and Computed Tomography. Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty … Time to call 10177. Act FAST, you are seeing someone...
The Interplay between the Endocrine and Skeletal System The thyroid A butterfly-shaped, endocrine gland located in the front of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. It collects iodine from the bloodstream and further produce hormones that are important for growth and...
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Enlarged Heart) Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMO) is a heart condition, which usually presents between age 20 to 60[i],[ii]. Although no definitive statistics, it is thought to affect approximately 1 in every 2500 people[iii] or 6.0 per 100 000 per...
