Article Scars are not uncommon, but they can be quite disturbing. According to statistics, 100 million people acquire scars each year. It is also estimated that about 11 million develop keloid scars and about 4 million develop burn scars. Scars and their effects have been a matter of intense research across the world on the physical, […]
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Why “Wound Management” Isn’t “Scar Management” (And Why It Matters)
Article While many parents recognise the difference between a wound and a scar, when treating these conditions on their kids, some do get it wrong – and use scar treatments on wounds, and vice versa. To properly explain why it’s important to get the treatment right, we first have to differentiate the two. Wounds vs […]
Treating Your Child’s Scars, Quickly and Effectively
Article Cuts, scrapes and scars are a part of growing up. As parents, it’s important that we know how to treat wounds and scars in a timely manner, so as to minimise the appearance of childhood scars. The first thing to understand is that cuts, scrapes and scars are not the same thing. Cuts, scrapes, burns or surgery result […]
Debunking Popular Myths About Kids’ Scars
Article While many of us have picked up a scar or two during our growing years, few people actually have a good understanding of scars – what they are, why they form and how to treat them. For parents, this can sometimes result in a misunderstanding of what to do when their child has a cut or […]
Wearing Masks Giving You Acne?
Article We are experiencing unprecedented times. Face masks have become a necessity. Countries are taking different approaches to ensure people continue to wear face masks, particularly in crowded areas. However, wearing face masks come with their own issues, with a common problem faced by many being mask-induced acne. If you are getting acne triggered by […]
Ambulatory Care Centre in Malaysia particular attention and care
At each Ambulatory Care Centre, particular attention and care is given to each patient. We focus on the overall health and wellbeing of the patient, and offer specialist outpatient care and services in all our ambulatory care centres. Special emphasis is also given to patients who have certain sensitive conditions that require adequate monitoring and appropriate care. Ambulatory care prevents […]
Image Guided Biopsy
Overview The recommendation of a biopsy should not alarm you and is often precautionary to ensure a better interpretation of results. A biopsy is performed to remove cells from the lesion or area in question and these are then sent to be viewed under the microscope by a pathologist for a more definitive answer. At […]
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Breast Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a very safe and accurate investigative tool used to assess many organs in the body, including the breasts. Ultrasound uses harmless high frequency inaudible sound waves to obtain images. Ultrasound waves are not dangerous or irritating to adults or children. Overview The ultrasound waves are transmitted and collected via a hand held probe […]
CT Virtual Colonography
Available at: Auburn, Burwood, Campsie, Norwest, Rouse Hill & Strathfield CT Virtual Colonography is an examination of the large bowel. It involves the introduction of carbon dioxide gas into the colon via a small flexible tube inserted into the rectum. The gas distends the colon and scans are taken using the CT scanner with the patient lying on their back and on their […]
Mammography
Mammography available at: Auburn, Burwood, Campsie, Norwest, Pennant Hills, Rouse Hill & Strathfield3D Tomosynthesis Mammography available at: Campsie, Norwest, & Rouse Hill A Mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breast taken with a specialised device that compresses the breast to maximise image quality. A mammogram can aid in detecting any lumps in the breast and determine whether the lump is part of glandular tissue, a cyst or […]
Cone Beam Volumetric Tomography (CBVT)
CBVT, or Cone Beam Volumetric Tomography is a compact, fast and safe way of acquiring 3D dental imaging. Through the use of a cone shaped x-ray beam, radiation dose and scan time are significantly reduced. Overview Cone Beam VT provides superior spatial resolution compared to conventional CT for the maxilla and mandible. The radiation dose that is 10–50 […]
Nuclear Medicine
The majority of commonly performed nuclear medicine studies use a small amount of radioactive tracer called Technetium, which is injected into a vein (or swallowed, depending on the procedure). This tracer accumulates in the area of the body being examined, where it gives off gamma rays which can then be detected by the gamma camera. Overview Nuclear […]
CT Coronary Angiography
CT Coronary Angiography is a study investigating the arteries that supply the heart muscle. CT or CAT scan (Computerised Tomography) is a valuable diagnostic test that allows radiologists to see inside areas of the body, which cannot be seen using conventional X-rays. Overview This imaging method produces a series of pictures that are reconstructed by a […]
Doppler Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a very safe and accurate investigative tool used to assess blood vessels (veins and arteries) throughout the body. Ultrasound uses harmless high frequency inaudible sound waves to obtain images. Ultrasound waves are not dangerous or irritating to adults or children. Overview We use the latest in ultrasound technology to provide excellent image quality for […]
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