Infertility is a massive problem nowadays with many different causes cited. However researchers from Nottingham University believe they may have discovered a new technique which could help hundreds of women get pregnant; particularly older women. The technique apparently involves inserting a device through the neck of the womb. This essentially stimulates the organ by causing […]
With Migraine Awareness Week recently taking place in early September, we’d like to touch on the different types of migraines in order to increase awareness of the nature surrounding the disease. Were you aware that there at least ten different forms of migraine? Classic Migraine – otherwise known as “Migraine with Aura”. Symptoms include severe […]
Last August saw a national awareness campaign organised by opticians and allied eye professionals in the USA. The campaign was to raise the profile of how cataracts can be developed and how they can be prevented. Cataracts which are a kind of thin veil covering the lens of the eye are normally associated with people […]
Indian cosmetic surgery got an unexpected boost recently when the Rupee was devalued. It seems that while devaluation of a currency can affect many things, and not for the better either, in this case medical tourism has just got cheaper. Last year around 1 million people went to India for treatment. This is set to […]
Research by American scientists has found that a 10% reduction in weight can have a remarkable impact on knee joints by easing the pressure they undergo. The scientists from Wake Forest University in North Carolina carried out what is described as an Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis (IDEA) study to determine the effects heavy […]
While diamonds are more associated with jewellery or in industry as a drill, US medical scientists think they may have a use in dentistry as well. It seems that the surface of the gemstone allows proteins to be used to promote bone growth. This will inevitably be useful for those being treated for dental problems. […]
US dentistry recently got a shock when it was revealed that a dental practice which was shut down was also responsible for the transmission of Hepatitis C. The dental surgery in Tulsa, Oklahoma came under the spotlight after it was reported that the dental surgeon and staff were using rusty equipment, and re-using old needles. […]
Indian doctors recently carried out a weight loss surgery operation on a 4-year old boy. The boy from Kolkata, India is thought to be youngest patient requiring such surgery. He weighed in at a staggering 44.5 kilograms prior to the surgery. As a consequence of this excess weight gain in such a short period of […]
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus which can seriously affect a person’s teeth and gums, especially if the individual has poor oral health. However it now emerges that the vaccine used to treat the virus has side effects affecting women’s fertility. The finding came about when an Australian 16 year old […]
The UK is the only nation in the world that has a fully integrated free national health service. However last year the UK government embarked on plans to allow private companies to gain a foothold into the NHS. This has caused great consternation among the general population at large but also GPs, hospital staff such […]