Health

Virtual colonoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic technique, which generates three-dimensional images of the colon, in real time and without the introduction of any endoscopic probe

Anastomosis in surgery connects two body channels together, such as blood vessels or parts of your intestines. Surgeons create a new anastomosis after removing or bypassing part of a channel, or after removing or replacing an organ that was…

Anabolic steroids have legitimate medical purposes. Healthcare providers prescribe them for certain conditions, such as male hypogonadism and certain types of breast cancer. But anabolic steroid misuse is common

Vaginal candida (or candidiasis) is an infection generated by mycetes (i.e. fungi) that is very common in women of childbearing age - an estimated 70-75% have developed it at least once in their lifetime - but can also affect men

The focus on eating well and a healthy lifestyle has become an integral part of our society

An ovarian cyst is a cavity or sac filled with liquid or solid material, which may affect one or both ovaries

No one wants to be in the situation of having to save an infant’s life, but it could happen. Infants can and do choke, usually caused by breathing in a small object they accidentally placed in their mouth, such as a coin, small toys, and…

Mitral valve prolapse syndrome is a condition characterised by the alteration of one of the heart valves, the mitral valve

Streptococcal infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the most common are streptococcus A and streptococcus B

'Rebound effect': this is a phenomenon that occurs following the abrupt discontinuation of a psychotropic drug and leads to significant negative consequences, including the return and flare-up of the original symptom