Head injuries

Today the news sites reported the sad loss of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes following a head injury during a match. He was 25 years old.

I frequently encounter patients suffering from head injury, mostly involving minor wounds of an accidental nature. The relatives and friends are often anxious, one might say justly since a head injury can have serious consequences.

The link below has some helpful tips on how to recognize the more serious injuries and what to do.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000028.htm

Wellcome Image Awards | Breast cancer treatment

Breast cancer therapy in (really) close up...

Wellcome Image Awards | Breast cancer treatment

Shift work bad for the brain

Heart attacks, obesity, stroke...and the list has just been increased by one. A recent study has found that shift work can also lead to cognitive decline. Thankfully it seems to be reversible within five years.

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-29879521

Sex: myths and facts

It is remarkable how many misconceptions exist about sex. The page below lists some of the commoner ones...as well as several important-to-know facts.

http://www.ashasexualhealth.org/stdsstis/myths-and-facts/