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Occipital neuralgia

Occipital neuralgia

Occipital neuralgia is a type of headache characterised by stabbing pain in the back of the head, usually on one side, followed by reduced sensation.

24 Oct 2006

Therapeutic Thoracentesis (Pleural Effusion Drainage)

Therapeutic Thoracentesis (Pleural Effusion Drainage)

Therapeutic thoracentesis samples pleural effusion in the lungs to check for disease. Symtoms of lung disease may include shortness of breath, chest pain and cough.

06 Sep 2006

Interstitial cystitis

Interstitial cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder condition which mostly affects older women, causing abdominal pain, urinary urgency or urinary incontinence.

23 Aug 2006

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Spinal cord stimulation: SCS is the treatment of chronic, refractory neuropathic pain by implanting electrodes into the epidural space near the source of the pain.

01 Jun 2006

Control of Pain in Children (Paediatric Pain Management)

Control of Pain in Children (Paediatric Pain Management)

Paediatric Pain Management: Paediatric Pain Management is the Control of Pain in Children.  Pain can be associated with numerous paediatric diseases and conditions and the…

22 Apr 2006

Nerve Blocks (Regional Anaesthesia)

Nerve Blocks (Regional Anaesthesia)

Medical information about nerve blocks regional anaesthesia for treatment of pain

09 Apr 2006

Sciatica

Sciatica

Sciatica is pain caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. It may occur anywhere between the lower back to the foot, and affects up to…

02 Apr 2006

Cancer pain

Cancer pain

Cancer pain (neuropathic pain, chronic pain) is a common complication of cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy) and cancer metastasis.

28 Feb 2006

Liver Biopsy

Liver Biopsy

Liver biopsy is considered the most accurate investigation for evaluating patients with liver diseases, particularly those of a chronic nature. Liver biopsy obtains a tissue…

16 Feb 2006