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Osteoporosis is a common condition, which affects many people and is more prevalent in the elderly. Professor Gordana Prelevic explains all you need to know about the condition, how it is detected, an...

A pulmonary nodule is a rounded or elliptical growth on the lung. If seen in two dimensions, it looks circular whereas in three dimensions it takes an elliptical form. It is usually detected with a ch...

Rhinoplasty is not only a nose surgery procedure used to aesthetically improve the nose but also to correct blockages of the nasal airway passages.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons have a unique set of skills which enables them to diagnose, treat issues and perform surgery in the head, neck, face, jaws and hard and soft oral tissues.

Recent breakthroughs in technology now allow us to explore and examine parts of the body which were inaccessible. The endoscopic capsule, which is taken like a pill, travels through the body and can c...

Dynamic spinal stabilisation is a procedure used to reduce damage to a spinal cord or spinal roots, and there are a number of techniques used. Find out about the latest developments in this procedure,...

The risks of excessive drinking are numerous and include liver disease. In general, it is only people who drink heavily for many years who develop alcohol-related liver disease but everyone is differe...

Anal fistulas can be very painful, and usually develop as a result of an anal abscess. Find out more about the possible treatment options.

Aphasia is a condition usually caused by a stroke, which damages the parts of the brain used to speak, read and write, leaving patients in need of a speech and language therapist who can diagnose the ...

Prolonged chest pain which can spread to other parts of the body is the typical sign of a heart attack. A rupture of a fatty deposit which causes a blot clot, and in turn, a disruption to the blood fl...