Liver
13 Dec 2018
Hepatitis Serology Blood Test
Everything You Need to Know About Hepatitis Serology Blood Tests - What They Are, Why You Might Need One, How They're Performed and Test Results,…
Healthcare
13 Dec 2018
Geriatrics – What Does a Geriatrician Do?
A geriatrician is a doctor who specialises in the elderly & the diseases that affect them. They use a holistic approach involving a multidisciplinary team.
Digestion
13 Dec 2018
Gastric Bypass: Surgery, Risks, Side Effects & Results
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Digestion
13 Dec 2018
Gastrografin Swallow
Everything You Need to Know About Gastrografin Swallows - What They Are, Why You Might Need One, How They're Performed and Test Results, Explained.
Healthcare
06 Jul 2018
How to Get the Most out of Your Private Health Insurance Investment
How to Get the Most out of Your Private Health Insurance Investment
Heart
08 May 2018
Cardiovascular disease risk | Health prevention series
What is cardiovascular disease? The term cardiovascular disease refers to the group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. Common examples include coronary heart disease, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease (eg. blood vessel disease in the legs), cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle) and stroke. These diseases are…
Diabetes
08 Feb 2018
Type 2 diabetes | Health prevention series
What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a disease where the body progressively becomes resistant to insulin and/or gradually loses the capacity to produce sufficient insulin. T2DM is a condition that can develop over a long period of time, often years. It is associated with lifestyle factors…
Cold & Flu
01 Feb 2018
Immunisation for seniors: What you need to know
What is immunisation? Immunisation is a safe and effective way of protecting people against dangerous (and sometimes deadly) infections before they are exposed to them. By making your body’s natural defences stronger, immunisation helps you to quickly fight against certain bacteria and viruses. Immunisation not only protects you, but also…
Men's Health
21 Jan 2018
Osteoporosis prevention: What you need to know
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is characterised by low bone mass (sometimes referred to as low bone mineral density) and destruction of the bone tissue at a microscopic level (micro-architectural deterioration), which subsequently leads to bone fragility and an increased risk of bone fractures.1 An enlarged comparison of a normal bone…
