What is a Root Canal and do you need it?

What is a Root Canal and do you need it?

by | Jun 16, 2017 | Dentistry

A Root Canal is used to treat infection/decay at the center of the tooth. When a tooth gets decayed or infected badly enough for the damage to reach the pulp of the tooth, a Root Canal is performed. The procedure involves removing the damaged pulp in the tooth and...
What is Cushing’s Disease?

What is Cushing’s Disease?

by | Jun 12, 2017 | Rheumatology

Cushing’s Disease is when there is an excess of cortisol in the blood stream due to a pituaitary tumour Cushing’s Disease is a condition which causes the pituitary gland (that belongs in the endocrine system) releases too much of ACTH. Cushing’s Disease is not...
Pollution: A Threat to the Planet

Pollution: A Threat to the Planet

by | Jun 5, 2017 | General

Pollution now is rising to a level that is nearly irreversible. However, as small as it seems, individual contribution can also be effective in curbing it. World Environment Day has been celebrated since 1972 on the 5 June and is a call to encourage positive...
Influenza

Influenza

by | Nov 28, 2016 | Pulmonology

Influenza or flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs Influenza or flu is a viral infection that affects the nose, throat and lungs. It has to be distinguished from stomach flu that causes diarrhea and vomiting....