by Syd Syed | Feb 13, 2026 | Health Conditions
As of January 2026, prostate cancer has officially become the most prevalent cancer in the UK. With over 64,000 men diagnosed in 2022, a staggering 21% increase from the previous year. The need for precise, early detection has never been more urgent. At Avicenna...
by Syd Syed | Apr 4, 2025 | Heart Health
When it comes to heart health, the standard cholesterol panel only tells part of the story. As science advances, so do our tools for detecting cardiovascular risk—long before symptoms show up. For those with borderline cholesterol levels, a strong family history, or...
by Syd Syed | Jan 17, 2025 | Heart Health
CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA)This is a detailed, high-resolution scan that uses X-rays and a special dye (contrast material) to create 3D images of your heart and coronary arteries. It helps identify any blockages or narrowing in the arteries caused by fatty deposits...
by Syd Syed | Jan 10, 2025 | Oncology
In the quest for early cancer detection, the Trucheck Intelli test offers a revolutionary approach through a simple blood draw. This multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test boasts the ability to identify over 70 types of solid tumours, providing insights into...
by Syd Syed | Nov 29, 2024 | Diet, Lifestyle, Medicine
As the demand for effective solutions to manage type 2 diabetes and obesity rises, injectable medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic are gaining significant attention. Both treatments promise to tackle the dual challenges of diabetes and weight management, but how do...
by Syd Syed | Nov 15, 2024 | Women's health
If you’re on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and feeling like it isn’t making a positive difference, it can be confusing, disappointing, and even frustrating. HRT is often a crucial treatment for women dealing with hormone imbalances. While it works well for many,...
by Syd Syed | Nov 1, 2024 | Medicine
When it comes to preventing HIV, there’s one powerful tool to know about: PrEP, or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It’s a medication that works by stopping HIV from replicating in your body. But here’s the important thing—you’re only protected if there’s enough PrEP in your...
by Syd Syed | Oct 18, 2024 | Heart Health, Imaging Scans
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, making early detection and prevention critical to saving lives. One effective tool for assessing heart health is the Computed Tomography (CT) Calcium Score scan. This simple, non-invasive scan helps detect...
by Syd Syed | Oct 11, 2024 | Health Tech, Imaging Scans
A CT (Computed Tomography) chest scan is a highly effective imaging test used to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions affecting the lungs, heart, and surrounding structures within the chest. It provides detailed cross-sectional images, offering more clarity...
by Syd Syed | Oct 4, 2024 | Lifestyle, Women's health
What is Menopause? Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles due to a natural decline in ovarian function, meaning the ovaries stop producing hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Typically occurring between the ages of 45...
