Blood
23 Oct 2009
Oral mucositis and nutrition
Mucositis can have a very severe impact on a patient's ability to eat and drink. Nutritional support is an essential component of cancer treatment and…
Chronic Pain
14 Sep 2009
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN; pain after shingles)
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) or enduring pain after shingles is a complication of herpes zoster (shingles) that mainly effects the elderly.
Children's health
13 Sep 2009
Vaginal Delivery
Vaginal birth is the delivery of a baby from the uterus (womb), out through the vagina.
Cancer
31 Jul 2009
Making a decision on circumcision
Male circumcision is a surgical procedure which involves the removal of the foreskin (also known as the prepuce) of the penis.
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
01 Jul 2009
Circumcision: Pros and Cons
Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin from the penis. Circumcised menexperience health risks and benefits vs uncircumcised men.
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.
Blood
26 Nov 2008
Virtual Medical Centre Presentation
Watch a presentation video on Virtual Medical Centre.
