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Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty or Mammoplasty)

Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty or Mammoplasty)

Breast reduction surgery is also known as reduction mammaplasty or reduction mammoplasty. It is a cosmetic surgical procedure aimed at reducing large or sagging breasts…

15 May 2008

Ovarian cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the ovary

Ovarian cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the ovary

Ovarian cancer affects the ovaries, reproductive organs which produce hormones and eggs. It is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death in women.

13 May 2008

Outsmart the summer sun at any age

Outsmart the summer sun at any age

The warmer months entice people of all ages to come forth from their winter havens – and most need to…

20 Apr 2008

Somalia is again polio-free

Somalia is again polio-free

Somalia is again polio-free, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) announced, calling it a ‘historic achievement’ in public health. Somalia…

06 Apr 2008

Spinal cord anatomy

Spinal cord anatomy

The spinal cord connects the brain to the body. It includes the thoracic, lumbar and cervical sections, and is part of the central nervous system…

06 Apr 2008

Liposuction

Liposuction

Liposuction is the most popular type of plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery. It involves removing excess body fat that resists diet and exercise therapy.

26 Mar 2008

Organ and Tissue Donation

Organ and Tissue Donation

Organ and tissue donation: Organ donation is a procedure in which one person receives organs or tissues from another person. These organs are transplanted into…

15 Feb 2008

Lung Transplantation

Lung Transplantation

Lung transplant is a surgical procedure in which one or both lungs are replaced with donor lungs. It is used to treat severe lung or…

13 Feb 2008

Birthing Types

Birthing Types

There are many ways of giving birth to a baby. Natural delivery (vaginal delivery), caesarian delivery (c-section) and water birthing are popular methods.

08 Feb 2008