When gallstones need attention
A few years ago, a bright young woman came into my office. “It seems that I have gallstones, ”she said. I waited sphinx like. “You are the person to take them out I hear.” I smiled acknowledging the compliment “but are they troubling you?” “Not a bit,” she said, “but I need it out all [...]
Better to see you my dear!
There are many things in life that we take so much for granted. Eyesight is just one of them. As long as our sight is good, we will happily sail along not thinking twice about how this most important organ of senses in our body has an impact on our daily life. However, when vision [...]
The power of “Thank You”
It’s only words, and words are all I have To take your heart away (Words by the Bee Gees) So go the words of that old but still famous song by the Bee Gees. Two species of the great apes–the bonobos and the chimpanzees are our closest relatives. We share 98% of our genes with [...]
TIA: Major warning of stroke
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke, is a “major” warning of an impending stroke. A TIA is an emergency. The risk of recurrent stroke following a TIA is about 10% during the first week, with the highest risk being within the first two days, especially during the first 24 hours. Eighty percent [...]
