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December 15, 2022

Hydrocele – Types, Causes and Treatment

Hydrocele is a painless swelling in the scrotum that occurs when fluid collects in the thin layer of skin surrounding a testicle called the tunica vaginalis (TV). It usually occurs on one side but sometimes hydrocele forms in both testicles (testes). Little embryology and anatomy of the scrotum/the coverings of…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
General
December 15, 2022

Wegovy (Semaglutide): For Your Weight Loss

Wegovy® is a registered trade name for the generic, semaglutide by Novo Nordisk. Wegovy is an injectable prescription medicine used for adults with obesity (BMI≥30) or overweight (excess weight) (BMI≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems to help them lose weight and keep the weight off. Wegovy® should be used…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
weight loss
General
December 6, 2022

Saxenda For Weight Loss – What You Need to Know

Saxenda (Liraglutide) is a medication that is approved by FDA for chronic weight management. It works best when used in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and physical activity(exercise). It belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) agonists. Saxenda is similar to a hormone that occurs naturally in the…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
nosebleed
Illnesses
December 6, 2022

Nosebleed (Epistaxis) – Causes and Treatment

Nosebleed, medically called epistaxis, is blood loss from the tissue inside the nose. This is a common occurrence and rarely a cause for concern. About 60% of people will have at least one nosebleed in their lifetime. This is one of the most common emergencies in the ENT unit. To…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
insomnia
Illnesses
December 3, 2022

Insomnia – What You Should Know

Insomnia means having problems with sleep. Sleep is an incredible part of our life when we are not conscious. It is one of our important daily routines that help reset our ability to remain focused in the wakeful period and to understand insomnia we need to have some little knowledge…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
hepatitis b viral particles
Illnesses
December 3, 2022

Hepatitis B virus infection (HBV) – Types and Treatment

Hepatitis B virus infection is a worldwide healthcare problem, especially in developing areas. It is a vaccine-preventable, potentially life-threatening liver infection that is spread through blood, semen and vaginal fluids. HBV is 50-100 times more infectious than HIV with several modes of transmission. Globally, it is estimated that about 2 billion…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle