WHAT IS THE MACULA? The macula is part of the retina at the back of the eye. It is only about 5mm across but is responsible for our central vision, most of our colour vision and the fine detail of what we see. The macula has a very high concentration of photoreceptor cells – the […]
Dry eye, also called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is dryness of the membranes surrounding the eye. It happens when there are not enough healthy, natural tears in the eyes. The eyes must remain moist at all times. A small amount of tears is constantly produced by the tear glands (lacrimal glands). These glands are located under the […]
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL COLONOSCOPY? Virtual colonoscopy, also called CT colonography, is a method of screening the colon for precancerous polyps using a CT scanner. CT scanning is a non-invasive medical test that combines special x-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images of the inside of the body. CT colonography provides an interior […]
WHAT IS RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION OF LIVER TUMOURS? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive, repeatable procedure with few complications used to treat small, often inoperable, metastatic (particularly from colon cancer) and primary (hepatocellular carcinoma) tumours of the liver. Percutaneous RFA is an effective treatment option for patients who might have difficulty with surgery or those […]
WHAT IS POLYSOMNOGRAPHY? Polysomnography (PSG) is a test used to diagnose sleep disorders, usually done at the hospital. It measures how well you sleep by recording your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the study. This test can help your doctor […]
WHAT IS ULTRASOUND? Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. The sound waves are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image. No ionising radiation (X-ray) is involved in ultrasound scanning. In most ultrasound examinations, a […]
JELLY WITH GELATINE – RECIPE FOR 6 GLASSES (REGULAR DIET) Jelly cola Jelly lemon Jelly coffee Jelly tea 1 litre of sugar-free cola drink 25 g of gelatine 1 litre of water 25 g of gelatine 25 g of sweetener 15 g of fresh lemon juice 1 litre of water 25 g of gelatine 20 […]
COLONOSCOPY OVERVIEW Colonoscopy is an investigation that allows your doctor to look at the inner lining of your large intestine (rectum and colon) using a thin, flexible tube called a colonoscope. A colonoscopy helps find ulcers, polyps, tumors, and areas of inflammation or bleeding. During a colonoscopy, tissue samples can be collected (biopsy) and abnormal […]
WHAT IS A TONSILLECTOMY? A tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils. The tonsils are two small almond-shaped mounds of lymphatic tissue that sit on either side of the back of the throat. They are part of your body’s system to fight infection and are only important during the first few years of life. […]
Sore mouth and throat occur because the rapidly growing cells in the mucosal lining of the mouth and throat are very sensitive to the effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Painful sores and inflammation can develop in the mouth, including on the tongue, gums, back of the throat and the lips. A sore mouth may be […]
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. […]
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common problem that affects a person’s breathing during sleep. A person with OSA has times during sleep in which air cannot flow normally into the lungs. The block in airflow (obstruction) is usually caused by the collapse of the soft tissues in the back of the throat (upper airway) […]
