A dental implant is a procedure to replace the tooth roots with a metallic, screw-like structure and replace the defected or missing teeth with artificial teeth that resemble and work just like the real ones. A dental implant can be a better option as compared to dentures or bridgework that do not fit well and…
A fetal anomaly scan or mid-pregnancy scan is a detailed ultrasound scan performed between 18-21 weeks of pregnancy to take a close look at the uterus (womb) and the baby. During the scan, the doctors examine each part of the fetal body including determination of the position of the placenta as well as assessing the…
Diabetes mellitus, also referred to as diabetes, is a metabolic disorder that causes high blood sugar. Insulin is a hormone that helps in moving sugar from the blood into the body to be stored or used as a source of energy. Diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or cannot use the…
Septoplasty: The nose comprises two nasal cavities separated by a bony cartilaginous partition called a septum. The function of the nose is to enable the passage of air, filter off harmful particles and micro-organisms and regulate the temperature of inhaled air. Deviation in the nasal septum causes narrowing of air passage, resulting in nasal obstruction,…
