HIV – A test in time saves lives
Historically... Approximately three decades ago in the New York Times, there was a report of an outbreak of a rare...
Read MoreMaking a difference in preterm birth
Almost one in 10 women will experience preterm birth.1 Most preterm births (about 70%) are caused by spontaneous onset of...
Read MoreCoping with obesity: Research and practice realities
Obesity: Overview The health and economic burdens associated with obesity are given regular (and often sensationalised) coverage in the popular...
Read MoreHigh-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma presenting in a 28-year-old woman during pregnancy: A case report
Introduction Recent literature shows an increased interest in cancer complicating pregnancy. This is a result of the realisation that oncological...
Read MorePelvic floor exercises and women
Pelvic floor muscle training has long been the treatment of choice for stress incontinence along with some other conditions, however...
Read MoreThe expanding spectrum for uterine fibroid treatment – the most common benign gynaecological tumour
Introduction Uterine fibroids (leiomyomata) are the most common benign tumours of the uterus. It is believed that up to 70%...
Read MoreEndometriosis in a postmenopausal woman without previous hormonal therapy: a case report
Abstract Introduction The prevalence of pelvic endometriosis is high, affecting approximately 6% to 10% of women of reproductive age. Although...
Read MoreLeiomyoma of the bladder presenting as acute urinary retention in a female patient: urodynamic analysis of lower urinary tract symptom: a case report
Background Most bladder tumours are derived from the urothelium. Benign mesenchymal tumours are rare and comprise 1 to 5% of...
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