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Full blood count (FBC; full blood test; complete blood count; CBC)

A full blood count (FBC) is a very common clinical procedure and often the starting point for medical investigations. An FBC tests for disorders and abnormalities of the blood, and can alson give an indication of disease present in other organs.

Medical form for ordering blood tests, stethoscope and pen

Full Physical Examination (A Check-Up)

A full physical examination is a general examination of the body performed by the doctor or general practitioner (GP). The examination will cover most of the basic systems of the body, including the heart system, lung system, gut system and nerve system examination. Additional...

Ultrasound Machine Picture Ultrasonography

Diagnosis with ultrasound machine for clear pictures of the human body. 3D and 4D ultrasonography diagnostics for imaging baby in pregnancy etc

Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking

WHO estimates that about 5 million people around the world die from smoking every year. With the extensive knowledge we possess regarding the detrimental health effects associated with this habit, it is time to quit.

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)

Postpartum haemorrhage refers to vaginal blood loss in excess of 500ml following childbirth.

Diabetic eye disease: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a sight-threateningeye disease that affects diabetics and sometimes people with metabolic abnormalitiessuch asmetabolic syndrome. It is characterised by neovascularisation in the eye, and fibrous growth in the retina and surrounding vitreous...

Preeclampsia (toxemia; pregnancy-induced hypertension)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Preeclampsia by professional health specialists.

Postnatal depression (postpartum depression)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Postpartum depression in mothers by professional health specialists.

Salmonellosis (Salmonella enterocolitis; food poisoning)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Salmonellosis by professional health specialists.

Migraine

Discussion of migraine headaches, including migraine with and without aura. Outlines the prevalence of migraine and factors which cause migraine and well as migraine symptoms and how they are used to diagnose the condition. Treatment of migraine including lifestyle and dietary...