Health

Back pain: in the West, about 80 per cent of people say they have experienced low back pain at least once in their lives

Compartment syndrome is a condition that results from increased pressure within the fascial layers that the muscles are grouped into--the "compartments" after which the syndrome is named

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental disorders in Australia. Let’s explore the effect of these two conditions, as well as their causes, symptoms, and treatment options

Knee pain or injury is a common complaint: there are several factors that can increase the risk of knee problems, such as obesity (excess weight), lack of flexibility and previous injuries

The term 'ischaemic heart disease', also called 'myocardial ischaemia', refers to a diverse group of pathologies that have in common an insufficient blood supply to the myocardium, i.e. the heart muscle

Women are most prone to vaginal infections during childbearing, during pregnancy and more rarely during the menopause period

Operating rooms have evolved tremendously with innovations in technology and the vast amount of data available today. Hospitals continue to design rooms with a focus on greater functionality and improved patient comfort

The HIV virus causes AIDS by damaging part of the body's defences, which usually work against external aggression

Abdominal trauma is extremely common and its basic management follows the principles of ABC and basic wound care

Blast injuries are caused by explosions which release blast waves, blast winds, ground shock, and heat. Other mechanisms of injury are generated from blasts, including penetrating injuries from shrapnel, radiation, and biological exposure