The prostate surrounds the upper part of the urethra, the tube that empties urine from the bladder. It is a male sex gland that produces a thick fluid that forms part of semen and is about the size of a […]
Surgery is a common reason for you to be in hospital. The first step in having a safe surgery is to understand about anaesthesia. This is a much neglected aspect. In this article we will attempt to explain about the […]
I am confused. What is the difference between an optician and an optometrist? It’s understandable that you are a little confused as those two terms are used (incorrectly) interchangeably. In the early 1800s people received their vision care from a […]
I went to get new glasses and the optometrist told me I have glaucoma. What is this? Glaucoma is a disease characterized by damage of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is an extension of the retinal nerve cells and […]
Our body temperature is maintained within a narrow range despite extremes in environmental conditions and physical activity. In fact, fever is such a sensitive and reliable indicator of presence of disease that thermometry is probably the commonest clinical procedure in […]
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