Women who experience sexual dysfunction after menopause may feel more desire and pleasure when they use testosterone treatments, a recent study suggests. Researchers reviewed data from 36 trials with 8,480 participants, most of whom had already gone through menopause. The trials randomly assigned some women to use testosterone treatment and Read more…
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, also known as the womb. As the uterus helps in nurturing the fertilized ovum that develops into the fetus and holding it till the baby is mature enough for birth, removing it renders the patient unable to give birth. Hysterectomy also has Read more…
When your family member or friend is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it’s easy to feel helpless. But though the condition tends to worsen with time, there’s much you can do to make life easier. These tips will help you provide meaningful assistance when it’s needed most. Clear Read more…
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is one of the most potent poisons known and as little as 1 gram of botulinum toxin could kill over 1 million people. Two kilograms could kill the entire human population of Earth. However, targeted and controlled Read more…
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Congo’s Ebola outbreak an international health emergency, sounding a rarely used global alarm after the virus threatened to spread to a major city and into neighbouring countries. Despite a highly effective vaccine and a swift international response after it was declared 11 months Read more…
High tibial osteotomy is an orthopedic surgical procedure that is carried out to correct knee misalignment that has resulted in osteoarthritis. Osteotomy generally refers to “the cutting of the bone”, hence in high tibial osteotomy (HTO), the tibia is cut and then reshaped to relieve pressure on the knee joint. Read more…
People who drink a lot of sugary drinks have a higher risk of developing cancer, although the evidence cannot establish a direct causal link, researchers said on Thursday. The findings of a large study in France do suggest, however, that limiting intake of sugar-sweetened drinks may help to cut the Read more…
Hemiarthroplasty vs Total Hip Replacement – Overview Hip replacement surgery is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant known as a hip prosthesis. The aims of the procedure are pain relief and improvement in hip function. Hip replacement is usually considered only after Read more…
Obesity now causes more cases of four common cancers in the UK than smoking, according to a charity. Cancer Research UK says bowel, kidney, ovarian and liver cancers are more likely to have been caused by being overweight than by smoking tobacco. It says millions are at risk of cancer Read more…
Bunionectomy – Overview Bunionectomy is a surgical procedure carried out to remove a bunion – a deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot. With a bunion, the big toe often bends towards the other toes and the joint becomes red and painful. The exact cause of Read more…
The success of the HPV vaccination offers hope of one day eradicating cervical cancer, say scientists who carried out a major review of evidence. Vaccination against the human papillomavirus, which causes most cervical cancers, began over a decade ago. A Lancet review of 65 studies covering 60 million people showed Read more…
Patella Surgery – Overview The patella, also known as the kneecap is a circular-triangular bone that covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. Patella surgery may be indicated in several conditions associated with the patella. Reasons for Patella Surgery There may be the need for surgical Read more…
France will not legalize the recreational use of cannabis but could consider authorizing its medical use, Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Thursday. “The position of the French state is clear. We are against legalizing cannabis for recreational use. There is an ongoing discussion about a medical use,” Borne told Read more…
Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellbeing. The importance and benefits of exercise cannot be over-emphasized. The top 10 benefits of exercise are as follows: 1. Fitness Physical fitness is your ability to carry out tasks such as sports, occupations and Read more…