20/04/2026 Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE) for Liver Cancer What is transarterial chemoembolisation? Transarterial chemoembolisation or TACE is a palliative treatment for liver cancer. This can be a cancer originating in the liver or a cancer that has spread (metastasised) to the liver from other areas of the body. TACE is a non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure performed by an interventional radiologist. Anti-cancer drugs […]
27/01/2026 Alcohol and Heart Health ARE THERE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF DRINKING WINE OR OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES? Moderate drinking – one drink a day for women and two for men – appears to protect some people against heart disease. Especially in people having significant physical activity, who control their weight, and follow a diet high in fruits and vegetables and lower in […]
27/01/2026 Abdomino Pelvic Radiotherapy Radiation on the abdominal and pelvic areas can sometimes cause side effects. You may or may not experience adverse effects. The effects and their severity vary from person to person. This sheet contains detailed information about potential side effects and ways to deal with them. Generally, these effects appear in the 3rd week of treatment […]
27/01/2026 Newborn Hearing Screening WHY DO WE OFFER NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING? Speech and language acquisition delay is one of the most common neuro-development difficulties in early childhood. The reason to perform newborn hearing screening is to detect a hearing disorder as early as possible and take action by supplying the child with a hearing aid or a cochlear implant. […]
28/11/2025 Abnormal Heartbeat (Arrhythmia) What is an abnormal heartbeat? Abnormal heartbeat (whose medical name is arrhythmia) can be due to a variety of heart rhythm disorders. Abnormal heartbeat means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than 100 bpm, it is called tachycardia. When the heart beats too […]
22/09/2025 Diabetes Patient Education Guide What is diabetes? After eating, most food is turned into glucose, the body’s main source of energy. As sugar enters the bloodstream, the amount of sugar in the blood rises, and that rise will signal the pancreas to send the hormone “insulin” into the bloodstream. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, an organ that lies […]
15/07/2025 Understanding Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) WHAT IS ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)? ADHD is a common and long-term neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of children. It often continues into adulthood. ADHD is not just about being hyperactive; it involves difficulties with attention, impulse control, and organisation. It can impact daily life, school performance, work productivity, and relationships. TYPES OF ADHD ADHD is […]
15/07/2025 Understanding Anxiety WHAT IS ANXIETY? Anxiety is a natural response to stress and part of our body’s built-in alarm system. It helps us stay alert and avoid danger—triggering the ‘fight or flight’ response when we face a threat. In healthy amounts, anxiety can improve focus and performance. However, when it becomes overwhelming, persistent, or disconnected from actual […]
15/07/2025 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) WHAT IS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)? ASD is a developmental condition that affects an individual’s ability to communicate, socialise, and behave appropriately. It is considered a ‘spectrum’ because the condition can have a wide range of symptoms and different levels of impairments. People with ASD may experience challenges with social interactions, difficulty with communication, and […]
15/07/2025 Understanding Depression WHAT IS DEPRESSION? Depression is more than just feeling sad or having a rough few days. It’s a serious mental health condition that affects one’s mood, thinking, and daily functioning. While sadness is a normal emotional response that helps us slow down and reflect after loss or disappointment, sadness that persists beyond its helpful role […]
15/07/2025 Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) WHAT IS OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)? OCD is a mental health condition involving 2 key components: Obsessions: unwanted, intrusive thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause significant distress; Compulsions: repetitive behaviours or mental acts performed to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions. Although compulsions may temporarily relieve anxiety, they create a cycle in which the brain […]
15/07/2025 Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common and serious disturbance of the electrical system of the heart. It is one of a number of conditions commonly referred to as ‘arrhythmias’ where the heart beats with an abnormal rhythm. If not recognised and correctly treated, AF can result in significant problems, including stroke and heart failure. HOW […]
