12:31 23rd February 2018 | Illness Prevention

Assisted Conception PGD PGS Gene Mutation IVF Genetic Conditions Advanced Care Treatment

Having a happy, healthy baby who grows into a happy, healthy child is something most people dream about and hope for. Unfortunately, there are conditions and diseases that can get in the way of this dream. However, thanks to two assisted conception methods, babies do not have to inherit certain conditions from their parents and suffer the consequences.

Gene-related Conditions

Medical problems can arise from a harmful gene mutat...

06:18 25th February 2018 | Biological Aging

Rejuvenation Look Young Feel Better More Vital Physical Enhancement Relaxation Treatments Beauty Therapies Aging Process Potential Intervention Old Human Cells Senescent Younger Cells Chromosomes Cell Division Increased Telomores Degenaration Tissues Organs

According to the Oxford Dictionary, rejuvenation is ‘the action or process of making someone or something look or feel better, younger, or more vital.’

In the marketing world, the word is synonymous with numerous physical enhancements through beauty and relaxation treatments and therapies.

Aubrey Grey, an English author and biomedical gerontologist, defines it as ‘a medical discipline focused on the practical reversal of the aging process.’

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07:17 1st February 2018 | Importance of Medical Records

Medical Records Patient Information Doctor's Notes Diagnosis Care and Treatments Consultations Medical Professionals Contact Information Biographical Data Demographic Information Medical Information

Medical records typically consist of self-reported patient information along with doctor’s notes on diagnoses, care and treatments. But there’s so much more to it. We want to help people understand why medical records are important. In doing so, we hope to encourage everyone to share accurate information each time they consult medical professionals.

Information Included in Medical Records

Up-to-date medical records generally contain self-report...

16:58 9th December 2017 | General Check-Up

Vaccination Check-up Screening Examinations Primary HealthCare Antibiotics Treatment MediCentre

Your car might have had its pre-trip inspection, but what about your body? Before you embark on your trip this festive season, you should book a general check-up and make sure your vaccinations are up to date. If you do not, you could be putting your life at risk. You may even need extra screenings and examinations.

Although mass travel has made so many things possible for so many people, it has also contributed to the spread of threatening epi...

15:09 26th September 2017 | Preventive HealthCare

Healthy Balanced Diet Staying Fit Regular Health Checks Quality of Life Early Treatment Regular Screenings Medical Costs Good Health LifeStyle Choices Healthy Weight Health Care Professional Diagnostic Services

The old proverb, 'Prevention is Better than Cure' still rings true today. This involves:

03:52 1st February 2017 | General Health Care

Connected Patient Internet Self Diagnose Troubling Symptoms Medical Treatment Doctor Patient Communication Emergency Department Art of Medicine General Health Care Quality Daily Medical Care

In this new era of the “Connected Patient”, it is easy to understand why a growing number of individuals rely on the internet for medical advice. The option is incredibly convenient and more importantly, free. However, there are a number of compelling reasons why it can be dangerous to use the internet to self-diagnose troubling symptoms.

In a 2015 study published in the British Medical Journey, led by Harvard Medica...