by CIMS Hospital | Aug 10, 2021 | A, Community
Overview Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease which may get worse over time. It’s the leading cause of severe, permanent loss of vision in people over age 60. It happens when the small central portion of your retina, called the macula wears...
by CIMS Hospital | Aug 10, 2021 | A, Community
Overview: Achilles tendon injury may affect the back of lower leg which mainly occurs in people who are playing recreational sports, but it can happen to anyone. The Achilles tendon is a strong band of fibrous tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone...
by CIMS Hospital | Aug 10, 2021 | A, Community
ABORTION Abortion means an early termination of a pregnancy. Most abortions are the result of unwanted pregnancies. This can occur either by choice through surgery or medication, or it can occur naturally. This is often called a miscarriage. Talking to a doctor and...
by CIMS Hospital | Aug 10, 2021 | Community, W
There are four cornerstones for weight management. These include dietary intervention, recommendations for physical activity, behaviour modification, and, for some patients, pharmacological or surgical intervention. All four factors are equally important in developing...
by CIMS Hospital | Aug 10, 2021 | Community, W
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molar teeth that most people obtain in their late teens or early twenties. Often times, these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when they are healthy and properly aligned, but more often they are misaligned and...
by CIMS Hospital | Aug 10, 2021 | Community, W
The extraction of your wisdom teeth depends on your position and stage of development. Your oral health care provider will be able to give you an idea of what to expect during your pre-extraction exam. A wisdom tooth that bursts completely through the gum can be...
by CIMS Hospital | Aug 10, 2021 | Community, W
Wrapping of sprained ankle To help heal the sprained ankle, you will need to relieve pain and reduce swelling. Make an appointment right away for any mild or severe ankle sprain. Your doctor will examine you and let you know if something more serious is wrong with...
by CIMS Hospital | Aug 10, 2021 | Community, W
Whooping Cough Whooping cough (also known as Pertussis) is a bacterial infection that involves respiratory tract of person. It spreads very easily, but vaccines like DTaP and Tdap can help prevent it in children and adults. Cause Pertussis is caused by bacteria...
by CIMS Hospital | Aug 10, 2021 | Community, L
CANCER that originates from lung cells is called a primary lung cancer. Cancer may spread to the lung from other parts of the body commonly from breast, colon, and thyroid glands. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. It occurs...
by CIMS Hospital | Aug 10, 2021 | Community, L
Overview Lymphedema is swelling that’s caused by a collection of too much lymph fluid. It usually happens in your arms and legs, but it can happen in other parts of your body, as well. This swelling may cause pain and limit how well the affected area...
