February 2023

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Jan 2023 What is minimally invasive technique? Minimally invasive technique is where procedures are done inside the human body without making a significant cut to the skin surface. Often this is done through a needle or a small cut that readily heals within a short time. As technology and our understanding of [...]

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Jan 2023 What is a CT scan and how does it work? A CT scan stands for ‘Computed Tomography’. It uses radiation to produce images, although the way it does so is very different to that of a conventional x-ray machine. Unlike an x-ray machine, the CT scanner looks like a giant

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Jan 2023 What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where the mineral content of the bone falls below a critical level. As a result, our bones become structurally unsound and may break under normal load. Whilst this disease is predominantly of the elderly, various metabolic conditions can predispose young individuals to this