The paradigm shift of younger people presenting with heart attacks to the hospitals are evident now. Just a week ago, we activated the cardiac catheterisation laboratory (cathlab) for an emergency life-saving procedure called primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for a relatively healthy 40-year-old lady who had a heart attack. Her right coronary artery was 100%
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is basically a type of inflammatory arthritis which is closely associated with Psoriasis (PsO). Psoriasis is a skin condition whereby one can get scaly red and white patches mainly over the scalp, elbows and knees. However generally PsA only affects people with psoriasis in 20% of cases and if so tends to
Nipple discharge is not an uncommon symptom but when it occurs, it is distressing. Ninety per cent are usually due to benign conditions. Types of Nipple Discharge Clear serous discharge, may be physiological and is seen usually in parous women or it may be associated with duct papilloma or with fibrocystic disease and rarely in
Ultrasound is usually the first diagnostic tool to evaluate breast lumps. Ultrasound imaging is safe, non-invasive and does not use radiation. Your doctor may schedule a breast ultrasound for: Evaluation of a breast lump Assessing unusual nipple discharge Painful or inflamed breasts Monitoring breast implants Monitoring existing breast lumps Complementing findings of other examinations like
Digital 3D Mammography and Vacuum Stereotactic Biopsy – the result of Assunta’s ongoing commitment in supporting women’s health. Should I get a Tomosynthesis instead of just a Mammogram? The overwhelming answer is … YES! The information details provided by 3D mammography is unquestionably better than 2D. Fewer False Alarms Rather than a flat, single breast
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Gout is clinically suspected in patients with a typical history and examination findings. Diagnosis is then confirmed by joint aspiration showing monosodium urate crystals. However, in most cases diagnosis can be made clinically with a good degree of certainty without the presence of crystals. A history of previous attacks that are self-limiting (7-14 days) supports
Today, laser surgery plays a leading role in minimally invasive techniques in ENT surgeries, particularly in the treatment of aerodigestive tract malignancies where the aim is to preserve the organ. Because of the precise cutting and superficial well delineated effect of the laser, it is widely used in head and neck region. It is used
The term LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser Characteristics The special feature of lasers that make them effective is coherence. Coherence is both spatial and temporal. Spatial coherence allows precise focusing of the laser beam, while temporal coherence allows selection of monochromatic wavelengths within a single laser. Spatial
