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Blood function and composition

Blood function and composition

Blood consists of blood cells, nutrients, protein and electrolytes, each of which play a role in blood functions like transporting oxygen.

03 Jan 2008

Lipoma

Lipoma

Lipomas are tumours of fatty tissues. They often look like lumps under the skin, but are usually harmless.

28 Dec 2007

Hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)

Hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)

Seasonal rhinitis or hay fever is an exaggerated response to an allergen (e.g. pollen), causing inflammation of the nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.

20 Nov 2007

Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Cryotherapy is a relatively new treatment for prostate cancer. It involves the application of specialised needles under ultrasound guidance and is broadly based on the…

27 Jun 2007

Allergy and Eczema: a New Explanation

Allergy and Eczema: a New Explanation

The rising incidence of allergy and allergic diseases in the developed world might be attributable to excessive washing with harsh…

18 Jun 2007

Antibiotics (anti-bacterials)

Antibiotics (anti-bacterials)

Antibiotics are medications that work to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and help your body fight the infection. They do not work against…

21 Mar 2007

Breast Conserving Surgery

Breast Conserving Surgery

Breast conserving surgery is a type of surgical treatment for early breast cancer. It refers to the removal of the breast tumour only, leaving the…

28 Feb 2007

Mastectomy

Mastectomy

Mastectomy refers to the surgical removal of the whole breast. It is an alternative to breast conserving surgery for women with breast cancer.

28 Feb 2007

Lobectomy

Lobectomy

Medical information about thyroid lobectomy, lung cancer lobectomy, pulmonary lobectomy, temporal lobectomy, pulmonary lobectomy, liver lobectomy

28 Dec 2006