An ear infection is a common condition which although also affect adults, is very much common in children. Attributable to these are factors such as the Eustachian tubes of children being smaller than that of adults and the effectiveness of their immune system which...
Air ambulances are important because hospitals are so expensive to build and run. The National Children’s hospital in Dublin, for example, cost nearly $2bn dollars! In developing countries with limited healthcare budgets, it is impossible to build large hospitals in...
Helminthiasis, also known as worm infection, is any macro parasitic disease of humans and other animals in which a part of the body is infected with parasitic worms, known as helminths. Helminthic infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and...
Ramadan iftars mark the end of fasting. When the sun goes down, families and friends typically gather around a table of lavish feasts. While iftars are an enjoyable experience, they can be daunting for people trying to maintain good eating habits during this holy...
An open heart surgery is a major operation performed on the muscles, valves or arteries of the heart. ‘Open heart surgery’ typically refers to the fact that the chest is cut open, however; minimally invasive surgeries (with and without the use of robotics) are now...
