In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex series of procedures used to help with fertility or prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child. Before undergoing an IVF operation, women are expected to do regular check-ups. These preparatory tests consist of Ovulation testing, blood testing, measuring hormone

A pulmonary embolism is a sudden blockage in the arteries that supply blood to the lungs. It is caused by one or more blood clots. If you have mild lung injuries, doctors may give you oxygen through a mask. If your injuries are more serious, you may get medication for

Intravenous IV nutrient therapy is the administration of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients directly into the bloodstream which is far more effective than oral supplementation that basically relies on the gastrointestinal system for absorption. The main advantage of IV therapy, or intravenous therapy? is that it directly delivers fluids, medications,

Intravenous (IV) contrast is an iodine-based colorless liquid. The contrast is delivered into your body through a small plastic tube known as an intravenous cannula, which is placed into a vein in your arm by a nurse or radiographer who is experienced in performing this procedure. This will result in minor

Geriatric care centers offer health care professionals including nurses, neuropsychologists, physical therapists, social workers who have specific expertise in caring for older patients to provide them with specialized care, maintain and improve their health condition. Geriatricians  are specialists that can cope with and provide treatments of many different diseases and

ANAs are a type of antibody called an autoantibody, and, like other antibodies, they are produced by the immune system. Unlike healthy antibodies protect the body from pathogens like viruses and bacteria, autoantibodies cause disease by mistakenly attacking healthy cells and tissues Therefore, an antinuclear antibody (ANA) test looks for

Facial contouring is a method of enhancing facial features and reducing the appearance of the signs of ageing. As the person grows, the skin naturally loses elasticity causing it to sag and develop wrinkles. This is most noticeable in the face, which is why more and more people are proactively

Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behaviour, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. The signs and symptoms of a seizure can be quite varied. During a seizure, some people with epilepsy simply stare blankly for a

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. Unlike the normal, flexible, and round red blood cells, in someone who has SCD, the red blood cells are shaped like sickles or crescent moons. These rigid,