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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…
Indonesia, the world’s fourth biggest producer of cigarettes, will crack down on online tobacco advertisements in a bid to target youthful smokers, the communication minister said on Thursday. Health groups say more teenagers are taking to smoking in Indonesia, which Read more…
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis is a condition where one finger gets stuck in a bent position resulting in pain and difficulty moving the affected finger. The most commonly affected finger is the ring finger and thumb. The Read more…
Osteoarthritis of the knee is more common in people who’ve had injuries to the ligament or the cartilage that help stabilize the knee joint, a research review suggests. Compared to people without knee injuries, individuals with injuries to the anterior Read more…
An abranchial cleft cyst is a cyst as a swelling in the lateral part of the neck near the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Sometimes, the branchial cleft cyst can occur with an opening known as the fistula. The cause is usually due Read more…