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BMI (body mass index)
BMI

BMI (body mass index)

The body mass index is a physical measurement used to assess your total amount of body fat. It is calculated by dividing your weight in…

16 Feb 2007

Day Surgery Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (DSTURP)

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…

09 Feb 2007

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)

HIFU represents the next generation of minimally invasive treatments for early, localised prostate cancer. A probe inserted into the area through the rectum gives out…

27 Dec 2006

Pregnancy Ultrasound (Obstetric Ultrasound)

Pregnancy Ultrasound (Obstetric Ultrasound)

A pregnancy ultrasound produces an image of the foetus in the womb. It is used to check foetal development and diagnose any abnormalities.

12 Dec 2006

For Some Bedwetters Sodium, Prostaglandin May Be Keys To Successful Treatment

For Some Bedwetters Sodium, Prostaglandin May Be Keys To Successful Treatment

Children with a form of bedwetting that does not respond to a common medication have more sodium and urea in…

05 Dec 2006

Botulinum Toxin Injections for Neurological Disorders

Botulinum Toxin Injections for Neurological Disorders

Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium responsible for botulism. It can be very useful for certain medical conditions, not just the cosmetic…

28 Oct 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

Abscesses

Abscesses

Medical information about abscesses, abscess peritonsillar, anal abscess, abscess perirectal, tooth abscess, abscess on buttocks and pus in abscess.

08 Aug 2006

Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Fistulas (fistulae) are abnormal connections between two epithelial surfaces. Epithelial surfaces are present in hollow structures (such as blood vessels and organs) and comprise the…

28 Jul 2006