When a cough and cold could be more than just that
Coughing, sneezing, a runny nose and fever – these could be symptoms of any of the many respiratory illnesses that do the rounds regularly. “Be aware though that if it is a Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection, babies less than a year-old and those less than three months old could become quite ill,” says Head of [...]
When the pain lingers
Excruciating and agonising is the pain. It is also ‘very real’. The pain is there but no limb, for it has been amputated. This is ‘Phantom Limb Syndrome’, says Consultant Anaesthetist Dr. Senaka Weerakoon of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children who is also President of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the College of [...]
Power-packed local favourite
Did you ever imagine that the humble breadfruit packed with nutrients and with its impressive array of health and medicinal benefits is now being hailed as a wonder food? From a nutritional perspective, breadfruit is high in energy from carbohydrates and low in protein and fat. It is a good source of fibre, and minerals, calcium, [...]
Brain tumours: Don’t give up it’s not ‘the end’
Just the mention of the term ‘brain tumour’ sends shivers down most people’s spine. Being diagnosed with a brain tumour used to prompt patients to get their final matters in order. It was considered a death sentence. Thankfully things have changed and advances made in recent years in surgical technique, chemotherapeutic drugs and targeted radiotherapy [...]
Seeking solace in the words of Marcus Aurelius
I was brushing my teeth the other day when half of one of my molars fell out. The surprise was great because there was no indication of trouble before. After a moment of shock I gave a call to my good friend,the best restorative dental surgeon in the country, who noting the anxiety in my [...]