Breast Cancer is a growing concern amongst women. Because of its nature however, the subject is not one that we easily discuss. While the awareness is higher than ever, recent statistics show that in the UAE, 30% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are already in the third stage. For this reason, we encourage you […]
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Being Aware Of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer is a growing concern amongst women. Because of its nature, however, the subject is not one that we easily discuss. What are the symptoms? A lump or thickening in the breast or under the armpit A change in the position of the nipple Changes in the shape or size of the breast or […]
At the Heart of Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that can lead to complications over time. These complications can include: Coronary heart diseases or Cardiovascular disease which can lead to a heart attack Cerebrovascular diseases which can lead to a stroke Retinoplasty (disease of the eye) which can lead to blindness Nephropathy (disease of the kidney) which can […]
Living with PCOS
PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, often complicated by chronic anovulatory infertility and hyperandrogenism with the clinical manifestations of oligomenorrhoea, hirsutism, and acne. Many women with this condition are obese and have a higher prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance, type II diabetes and sleep apnoea than is […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Mammogram
What exactly is a mammogram? A mammogram is like an X-ray of the breast. You will be made to stand in front of a machine with your breast placed on a plate-like surface. Another plate will press against the breast from above in and hold it in place for the X-ray. This step is repeated […]