Children's health
01 May 2007
Surgery for weight loss
Several surgical techniques have been used to treat obesity including gastric bypass, gastroplasty, gastric banding and liposuction. Learn about who can have weight loss surgery, its…
Children's health
26 Apr 2007
Bronchodilators
Medical information about bronchodilators, bronchodilators drugs and adrenergic bronchodilators
Heart
25 Mar 2007
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)/ Heart Bypass Surgery
Medical information about coronary artery bypass grafting heart operation news
Blood
21 Mar 2007
Antibiotics (anti-bacterials)
Antibiotics are medications that work to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and help your body fight the infection. They do not work against…
Blood
19 Mar 2007
Antiretroviral therapy (anti-HIV drugs)
Antiretrovirals (ARVs) are the cornerstone of HIV/AIDS management, as there is currently no cure nor vaccine available for HIV.
Cancer
28 Feb 2007
Breast Conserving Surgery
Breast conserving surgery is a type of surgical treatment for early breast cancer. It refers to the removal of the breast tumour only, leaving the…
Cancer
28 Feb 2007
Mastectomy
Mastectomy refers to the surgical removal of the whole breast. It is an alternative to breast conserving surgery for women with breast cancer.
Cancer
09 Feb 2007
Day Surgery Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (DSTURP)
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) involves using a thin tube, passed up through the urethra, to see and remove a bladder obstruction. The length of…
Men's Health
09 Feb 2007
Treatment of Parkinsons Disease
Medical information about Parkinsons disease treatment with L-dopa therapy and Parkinsons disease symptoms
