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Coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease occurs when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle is blocked or reduced. …
Strokes and TIAs. …
Peripheral arterial disease. …
Aortic disease.
Systemic estrogen therapy remains the most effective treatment for the relief of troublesome menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. Have other symptoms of menopause
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Preventive medicine is a medical specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), which focuses on the health of individuals and communities.
Nutritional biochemistry is the study of nutrition as a science which deals with the physiology, medicine, microbiology, pharmacology, chemistry and biology and uses these sciences for the study of health, diet, nutrition, disease and drug treatment.
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They’re normally harmless or even helpful.
Gastrointestinal diseases (abbrev. GI diseases or GI illnesses) refer to diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum, and the accessory organs of digestion, the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
An allergy is when the immune system mistakes a harmless substance, such as pollen, as dangerous. The body releases chemicals to attack the substance.
An allergy affecting the lungs can lead to asthma symptoms such as wheezing and difficulty breathing.
Medication helps to control the condition.
Geriatrics or geriatric medicine is a speciality that is based on improving health care for elderly people. It supports healthy improvement in older adults by preventing and treating disease and disability that often comes with ageing. Geriatric nursing involves catering help to older adults at their home, hospital or special institutions like the nursing home, psychiatric institution etc.
Medication helps to control the condition.
A group of conditions associated with the elevation or lowering of a person’s mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder
A disease characterised by profound fatigue, sleep abnormalities, pain and other symptoms that are made worse by exertion.
Chronic fatigue syndrome occurs more commonly in women. The cause of this condition is unknown, but may include environmental or genetic factors.
The main symptom is fatigue for over six months. The fatigue often worsens with activity, but doesn’t improve with rest.
There is no cure or approved treatment for this condition. However, some symptoms can be treated or managed to provide relief.
A mental health disorder characterised by feelings of worry, anxiety or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities.
Examples of anxiety disorders include panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Symptoms include stress that’s out of proportion to the impact of the event, inability to set aside a worry and restlessness.
Treatment includes counselling or medication, including antidepressants.
Persistent problems falling and staying asleep.
Most cases of insomnia are related to poor sleeping habits, depression, anxiety, lack of exercise, chronic illness or certain medication.
Symptoms may include difficulty falling or staying asleep and not feeling well-rested.
Treatment for insomnia consists of improving sleep habits, behaviour therapy and identifying and treating underlying causes. Sleeping pills may also be used, but should be monitored for side effects.
Sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety and physical symptoms, based on a perceived threat rather than imminent danger.
Complementary and alternative medicine includes practices such as massage, acupuncture, tai chi, and drinking green tea. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is the term for medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care.
Ultrasound is the use of sound above the upper limit of human hearing as a pressure wave. The upper-frequency limit of human hearing is around 20 kHz, though for many it may be less. Ultrasound operates at 20 kHz and above. Our in-house ultrasound has a wide variety of medical uses from imaging, also known as sonography, to the detection and treatment of soft-tissue injuries.
For additional information on ultrasound’s medical use, you may read “Ultrasound” on the Healthline website.
2D echo provides your physician with information like the functioning of your heart, diagnose the malfunctions, if any, and plan the treatment for the developing disease. Your normal 2D echo results also helps your mind be at peace that your heart is working fine.
Continuous glucose monitoring automatically tracks blood glucose levels, also called blood sugar, throughout the day and night. You can see your glucose level anytime at a glance. You can also review how your glucose changes over a few hours or days to see trends. Seeing glucose levels in real time can help you make more informed decisions throughout the day about how to balance your food, physical activity, and medicines.
Twenty-four hour or ambulatory monitoring automatically tracks your blood pressure at home, work and play over the course of a day. It can be used to confirm a diagnosis of high blood pressure given in a clinical setting, because there’s evidence that around a quarter of people present with high blood pressure simply because they’re nervous about visiting the doctor. This condition actually has a name: it’s called white-coat hypertension, and may cause large numbers of people to be misdiagnosed.
If you ever wondered about your heart health, you probably came across an ECG/EKG monitor and perhaps wondered how ECG testing or monitoring works. Here we offer a simple introduction to ECG monitoring, its benefits and the best way to get a medical grade ECG scan done.
It’s likely that at some point in your life, you’ll have blood drawn for either a medical test or for donating blood. The process for either procedure is similar and usually much less painful than most people think.
Read on to find out how to prepare for your next blood draw. If you’re a medical professional, we’ll provide a few tips for enhancing blood drawing techniques.
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. This common condition is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat can affect children and adults of all ages.
However, it’s especially common in children between the ages of 5 and 15. Sneezing and coughing can spread the infection from one person to another.
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