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Chocolate and health

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,…

26 Mar 2010

Exercise Myths

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.

25 Mar 2010

Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity can be classified into two categories: one may indicate a problem with the tooth's nerve and blood supply (the root canal); and the…

27 Feb 2010

Radical Perineal Prostatectomy (RPP)

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…

14 Feb 2010

Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis)

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…

02 Feb 2010

Post-stroke upper limb spasticity

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.

21 Jan 2010

The Circumcision Procedure

The Circumcision Procedure

Circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the foreskin (also known as the prepuce) is cut from the penis. It is not performed routinely for any…

16 Dec 2009

Oral mucositis (OM)

Oral mucositis (OM)

Oral mucositis refers to an inflammatory, erosive, and/or ulcerative process inside the mouth, which is usually caused by radiation or chemotherapy.

21 Oct 2009

Glaucoma

Glaucoma

Glaucoma, a group of disorders affecting the eyes, is a leading cause of blindness. Increased intraocular pressure damages eye tissues and the optic nerve.

15 Oct 2009