There has been a sharp rise in the numbers of women in Saudi Arabia opting to undergo cosmetic surgery. In fact, a recent study carried out by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS) places Saudi Arabia 22nd in a league table of 25, which have the highest rates of plastic surgery procedures globally. […]
French dentist, Didier Fillion, was recently honoured for his lingual orthodontic work. The honour was given by the British Lingual Orthodontic Society (BLOS). The BLOS was founded in 2003 by Mr Fillion et al in order to spread the word about the importance of lingual orthodontics. Didier Fillion had learned his trade early on, directly […]
Actors can be divided into 2 groups. One group are those who are able to flit into and out of a role at will. The other group involves those who literally live the role they are playing 24 / 7 for how ever long it takes. This latter group is often referred to as method […]
The death of a woman in Maryland has sparked an investigation into whether her abortion was the cause. A preliminary investigation has been opened by the Maryland Board of Physicians which believes that the lady’s death may have been due to a botched procedure. With many US States beginning a backlash against abortion, this news […]
Obesity can have a major impact on weight bearing joints such as the hips and knees. New research suggests that losing weight may also help reduce the effects of another medical condition – osteoarthritis. The research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests that obesity triggers changes in both a […]
Unlike the rest of the UK, citizens of Northern Ireland always had a difficult time when dealing with the topic of abortion. However, with proposed changes to the Ulster Criminal Justice Bill, the pro and anti campaigners look set to be heading for another debate. An amendment to the Bill has been tabled, making it […]
Cosmetic dentistry is fast becoming a growth industry. But what exactly is cosmetic dentistry? Basically, it is improving the look of an individual’s oral cavity and teeth. However, there are many different ways of doing this. Perhaps the most common treatment these days is teeth whitening. Possessing sparkling white teeth rather than slightly dull and […]
Medical negligence can be a difficult topic to discuss as well as prove, and the misdiagnosis of any illness or disease is no exception. Cancer is now one of the most common diseases in the UK and unfortunately causes numerous deaths each year. However thanks to advances in medical research, survival rates have doubled since […]