Cancer
28 Aug 2009
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Xerostomia (dry mouth) is the subjective feeling of oral dryness, which may or may not be associated with a problem with the salivary glands. It…
Blood
30 Jul 2009
What are drugs? An introduction to pharmacology
A drug is a chemical that interacts with proteins in the body to affect a physiological function. This is the general idea behind all medicine.…
Children's health
08 Jul 2009
Good bugs in pregnancy ward off infant allergy
Giving probiotics to women in the final weeks of pregnancy leads to a healthy gut flora in their babies and may reduce the risk of eczema in young children. Studies have shown that giving probiotics to pregnant women and newborns can reduce eczema by 50 per cent at two years…
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…
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.
Children's health
18 Feb 2009
Gluten Free Diet
A gluten free diet is a diet free of gluten. Gluten is a storage protein derived from wheat, barley, rye and a number of other…
Children's health
09 Jan 2009
FAILSAFE Diet for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
FAILSAFE Diet for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Information on the FAILSAFE Diet for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) written by medical professionals. Read on…
Blood
26 Nov 2008
Virtual Medical Centre Presentation
Watch a presentation video on Virtual Medical Centre.
Anatomy
24 Jul 2008
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
DNA is a very important chemical that contains all of a living cell's genetic material. DNA contains all the information required for cell growth, function…
