Endocrinology

Scars
Blood 29 Apr 2009

Scars

A scar (also known as a cicatrix) is fibrous tissue that is visible following healing of a wound. The formation of scars is a normal…
Pregnancy Test
Children's health 24 Apr 2009

Pregnancy Test

Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is used to determine if a woman is pregnant. This is done by analysing a sample of a woman's urine…
Penis enlargement
General 21 Mar 2009

Penis enlargement

Penis size has been a source of male anxiety throughout history and across cultures. The only medical consensus regarding penis enhancement procedures is for the surgical…
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)
Blood 14 Mar 2009

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is characterised by continuing back and/or leg pain after lower spinal surgery. It occurs after 5-40% of surgeries.
Sexual Difficulties and Cancer in Men
Cancer 02 Jan 2009

Sexual Difficulties and Cancer in Men

Between 10 and 88% of patients diagnosed with cancer experience sexual problems following diagnosis and treatment. This varies according to the location and type of…
Sexual Difficulties Associated with Cancer in Women
Cancer 02 Jan 2009

Sexual Difficulties Associated with Cancer in Women

Sexual Difficulties Associated with Cancer in Women: There are many Sexual problems following cancer which may persist, read on for more information on Sexual Difficulties…
Morning After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
Hormones 01 Dec 2008

Morning After Pill (Emergency Contraception)

Emergency contraception refers to any method of preventing pregnancy, including the morning after pill, following unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure. Emergency contraceptives provide a safe and effective…
Virtual Medical Centre Presentation
Blood 26 Nov 2008

Virtual Medical Centre Presentation

Watch a presentation video on Virtual Medical Centre.
Growth Hormone for Weight Loss
Children's health 15 Nov 2008

Growth Hormone for Weight Loss

Growth hormone reduces obesity through its actions on two enzymes which control fat accumulation and the breakdown of stored triglycerides into free fatty acids.