Blood
26 Mar 2010
Chocolate and health
Chocolate is a sugary food, high in fat and energy, which should be consumed in moderation. The consumption of cocoa, which gives chocolate its flavour,…
Children's health
25 Mar 2010
Exercise Myths
Our attitudes toward exercise are derived from a set of health beliefs, which define our behaviours, including myths that are generally believed or unknown.
Cancer
14 Feb 2010
Radical Perineal Prostatectomy (RPP)
A radical perineal prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to completely remove the prostate from a small incision in the perineum. Surgical removal of the prostate…
General
04 Feb 2010
Testosterone deficiency in ageing males (andropause; male menopause; late-onset hypogonadism)
Testosterone deficiency is a condition in which a man has lower than normal levels of testosterone in his blood. In ageing males (those over 40…
Hormones
03 Feb 2010
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men
Testosterone replacement therapy refers to the administration of exogenous testosterone to increase testosterone concentration in a man's body. It is used to treat hypogonadism, a…
Bone
02 Feb 2010
Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis)
Cervical dystonia or neck dystonia is a movement disorder of the neck muscles. It causes spasms, tremors and pain in the neck, and abnormal head…
Diseases
21 Jan 2010
Post-stroke upper limb spasticity
Upper limb spasticity after a stroke is a movement disorder characterised by rigidity and spasms of the arm muscles. This impedes physical movements.
Cancer
19 Jan 2010
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure involving removal of a kidney and can be indicated for both benign and malignant conditions.
Diseases
19 Jan 2010
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is characterised by absent or diminished sexual interest and desire, and lack of motivation to become sexually aroused.
