Researchers investigate the effects after weight loss surgery on obese adolescents 3 years after surgery, these are the results.
Procedures
Do we need imaging tests for lower-back pain?
Although the cause of acute lower-back pain often remains unknown, the good news is it tends to resolve within 1 month and there are simple and effective actions that can help with recovery.
Arthritis and surgery: hip replacement
For some people with arthritis, hip replacement surgery could mean the difference between leading a normal life or putting up with a debilitating condition.
Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing of the blood vessels in the legs. Find out about the symptoms, risk factors, tests and treatment.
Hepatitis C and PCR testing
PCR tests (polymerase chain reaction tests) help detect the presence of hepatitis C virus in the body and a person’s potential to transmit HCV to others.
Hepatitis A, B and C: an overview
Compare the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Head and neck sports injuries: on-field management
An on-field sporting injury to the head or neck can potentially be very serious and such injuries need to be managed effectively and safely.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman's uterus, fallopian tubes and/or ovaries. Find out the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder that causes episodes of intense facial pain. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Heart transplants
There are treatments for heart failure, but for some people a transplant is the best option. Heart transplantation is generally a successful procedure for advanced heart disease.
