HPV – the worldwide epidemic nobody is talking about
An astonishing 80% of sexually active people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime, according to the American Sexual Health Association. We don’t often hear these figures, however, because it’s a taboo subject; infection with HPV or human papillomavirus is falsely linked to promiscuity. It is important that we as a society talk about […]
IV therapy – celebrity fad or genuine treatment?
It is easy to see why people would think of intravenous (IV) therapy as a skin tonic or trendy pick-me-up, with the likes of Kim Kardashian extolling its virtues on the red carpet. Adding to this ‘faddish’ perception is a proliferation of non-medical clinics offering IV therapy, with a menu of services to order from, […]
Ketamine
What is Ketamine and what it is used for? At Novomed Ketamine is used in various fields of medical care. It is a medication that is used to induce loss of consciousness, or anesthesia. Traditionally, ketamine was introduced to the medical world as an agent that could induce a unique state of changed consciousness with […]
Don’t let allergy-proofing overwhelm you
By Dr Ahmed El Rafei, Allergist In an ideal world, avoidance is the best solution for dealing with allergies. But this is not always possible, especially when it comes to environmental allergies, whether to mold, dust, pet hair, airborne pollen, fabrics, or any others. The two best tools in allergy relief for you or your […]
Vitamins and supplements: The good, the bad and the ugly
When it comes to medical information, half the truth can be a dangerous thing. And there are a lot of half-truths when it comes to vitamins. Want the clear story? Here is what an intelligent consumer should know. Toxicity China is the largest source of vitamins on earth and Hebei Yuxing Bio-Engineering is the largest […]
Just how dangerous are antibiotics?
Collectively, the world is consuming more antibiotics than ever before. In the biggest study of its kind into antibiotic consumption, published in 2014, researchers at Princeton University found that use of the drugs had increased by 36% in a decade. What is behind this increase – and what kind of effect is it having on […]
Musculoskeletal pain – the number one reason for doctor visits
Have you ever lifted a heavy bag too quickly and hurt your back? Or gone for a run and twisted your ankle? If so, you will know the lingering pain that such injuries can inflict – and also that feeling of reluctance to seek medical treatment. Because they often occur in mundane, everyday circumstances, we […]
Foods that reduce cancer risk – and how they do it
While cancer was previously considered a disease of bad luck, it is now more widely accepted as multifactorial in nature – with genetics, the ageing process and lifestyle all playing a part. And although there’s little any of us can do to alter our genetics, or stop from getting older each year, we can certainly […]