Entries from 2017-01-01 to 1 year
Prevalence of coronary artery disease in Egypt is most common type of heart disease. Habits like smoking and unhealthy lifestyle which is largely prevalent in the community is one of the primary causes of heart disease in this African coun…
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is one of the serious heart ailments that are congenital in nature. The term ‘congenital’ refers to a condition which is present since birth in an individual. This heart defect occurs due to formation of a hole i…
Heart plays a major role in regulating our lives. It supplies fresh blood to entire body with the help of a blood vessel known as ‘aorta’. There is a valve present between aorta and heart which is called as ‘aortic valve’. You can consider…
Tummy tuck surgery, which is sometimes one of the main component of body lift surgery cosmetic procedure is medically termed as abdominoplasty. This procedure effectively involves tightening the abdominal muscles and the abdominal wall alo…
Cancer is a deadly disease which requires an early diagnosis and treatment for best outcomes. However, it is quite difficult to identify the development of cancer in body as it does not show any significant symptoms in the beginning. Medic…
So you’ve heard that a popular celebrity has undergone facelift surgery to get that attractive appearance and you too want that facial profile. Looking at your excitement, we will surely discuss regarding facelift procedure. But before we …
Not many of us are familiar with the term ‘testicular cancer’. Testicular cancer is an ailment that comes into existence when unusual or anomalous cells outset to grow and multiply in patient’s testes. Testicles are an integral part of mal…
Osteoporosis is a disease related to bones, which means ‘porous bones’ in Latin. Healthy bones have small spaces inside, similar to honeycombs. The condition of osteoporosis increases dimensions of these spaces, such that bones lose their …
Heart or cardiovascular diseases have become a major affair these days. Majority of worldwide population is seen to be struggling with heart disorders such as angina, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and st…
Pharynx is a narrow tube which is nearly 4 inches in size and located behind nose. It is responsible for connecting the upper food pipe area known as esophagus with trachea which is upper windpipe portion. Pharyngeal cancer occurs due to t…
Abdominoplasty is widely known as a ‘tummy tuck’ procedure. It is a cosmetic intervention which is implemented to tighten up abdominal muscles by eradicating floppy skin and tissues around tummy. It aims at exterminating undesired and stub…
Having shapely backside is perhaps the most significant aspect of looking attractive. However, not everyone has naturally curvaceous buttocks & neither specialized exercise routines & workout videos can always give the desired results. Whe…
Breast reconstruction surgery may be an ideal solution for women who have undergone mastectomy as part of their breast cancer treatment. This can help them rebuild shape & look of breast which was removed during the breast cancer surgery p…
Keeping mouth, teeth & gums healthy is a worthy goal in itself. Good oral & dental hygiene can effectively help prevent tooth decay, bad breath & gum disease. Healthy mouth helps ward off a variety of medical disorders; researchers are no …
What is Tachycardia? Tachycardia is one of the rare forms of cardiac (heart) conditions. This causes the heart beat to increase in frequency at levels that are above the normal level even when the body is at rest. This condition may cause …
Bone Cancer Bone cancer is the cancer that affects your skeletal structure. The bones in your body are covered by the network of fibrous tissue known as ‘matrix’ and these act as a base for the calcium salts. The outer part of the bone is …
Hydrocephalus is a health condition which occurs due to accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in an individual’s brain. It has been observed that excessive amount of fluid can result in life-threatening problems. It can also lead to permanen…
Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass is also known as TECAB surgery. It is a closed-chest robotic approach which speeds up recovery after CABG procedure. TECAB surgery is a breakthrough approach which is utilized for performing corona…
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) guided brain tumor surgery is an ultra-modern method of performing critical neurological surgeries using advanced surgical technologies. This is a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure that uses the…
Rounded & plump buttocks might indicate sensuality in males & fertility in females. Preference for fleshy, rather than boney buttocks in both men & women may have been due to the subconscious signals they send out, intimating that someone …
Meniscus The meniscus is a tough and rubbery cartilage tissue which is situated in the knee joint. The knee joint is composed of the tibia (shinbone), femur (thighbone) and the patella (knee cap). There is a wedge-shaped cartilage (meniscu…
What is a Mommy Makeover? Post pregnancy specific areas such as tummy, breasts, hips, and legs are affected badly. Sagging skin, increased weight, stretch marks and loose muscles can be very embarrassing for many women. The combination of …
What is Hiatal Hernia? Hernia is the condition in which an internal part of the body encroaches on to the surrounding area. The hiatus is the opening in the muscular wall (diaphragm) which separates the abdominal cavity from the chest cavi…
What is Herniated Disc? The spinal column consists of vertebras (bones) that are linked together with inter-vertebral discs. These are small disc-like structures which are made of a tougher outer layer (annulus) which envelopes a soft gel-…
What is Neuroendoscopy? Neuroendoscopy is one of the most advanced minimally invasive brain surgery methods available today. This is a least invasive brain surgery method which is mostly used to successfully treat brain tumors in a person.…
Causes and Symptoms : ACL injuries occur during sports and activities involving the knee to extend beyond capacity thereby causing excessive strain to the ligaments. Sports (football, basketball, acrobatics) that involve hasty movements or…
Ovarian cancer is a cause of concern among all the women in the world today. It is the 5th most common cancer after breast cancer, lung cancer, bowel cancer, & uterus cancer. It is very common in those who have been through menopause but i…
What is Adrenal Cancer? Adrenal cancer is the form of cancer that affects one of the two, or both, adrenal glands. This usually causes abnormal growth of cells to occur in the outer layer of the gland, known as adrenal cortex. This cancer …
What is Laparoscopic Myomectomy? Laparoscopic myomectomy is used to surgically remove the uterine fibroids from a woman’s uterus. These uterine fibroids are known to affect the conceiving abilities in a woman and thus it becomes important …