Blood
29 Apr 2009
Scars
A scar (also known as a cicatrix) is fibrous tissue that is visible following healing of a wound. The formation of scars is a normal…
Blood
27 Apr 2009
Gaucher’s disease
Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the build up of fatty deposits in multiple organs, including the spleen, liver, bone marrow and…
Children's health
24 Apr 2009
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is used to determine if a woman is pregnant. This is done by analysing a sample of a woman's urine…
Cancer
23 Apr 2009
Solarium Use and Health Effects (Solaria)
Solaria are light chambers used for indoor cosmetic tanning. Like the rays of the sun, light rays emitted from solaria contain UV rays, and thus…
Men's Health
21 Apr 2009
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilisation. It involves severing the vas deferens and blocking or tying one or both of the severed ends. This…
Children's health
08 Apr 2009
Generic medicines and branded medicines
Generic medication and branded medication: AÂ branded drug is the original product that has undergone and passed the rigorous tests and evaluations involved in developing a…
Children's health
07 Apr 2009
Generic Antiepileptic Drugs and Branded Antiepileptic Drugs
Generic antiepileptic drugs and branded antiepileptic drugs: A generic drug is a copy of the original brand product manufactured to treat a disease. For some…
Cancer
07 Apr 2009
Breast cancer: Invasive/infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC)
Invasive ductal carcinoma in situ (IDC) refers to breast cancer that has spread. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women.
Men's Health
06 Apr 2009
Schizophrenia 1: About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a neurological condition. Dr Sharif discusses signs of schizophrenia, schizophrenia causes and schizophrenia treatment in this video.
