CT Scan
CT scanning, sometimes called CAT scanning, is a non-invasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. CT scanning combines special x-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body. These cross-sectional images of the area being studied can then be examined on a computer monitor or printed. The scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity and reveal more details than regular x-ray exams.
Deep Brain Stimulation For Parkinsons
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of disabling neurological symptoms—most commonly the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), such as tremor, rigidity, stiffness, slowed movement, and walking problems. DBS uses a surgically implanted, battery-operated medical device which is similar to a heart pacemaker and approximately the size of a stopwatch to deliver electrical stimulation to targeted areas in the brain that control movement, blocking the abnormal nerve signals that cause tremor and PD symptoms.
Executive Health Check
“Prevention is better than cure” is the thinking behind health checks. These packages involve in-depth analysis, physical examinations, blood tests and scans to provide the patient with a comprehensive picture of their current health.
MRI Scan
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging scan. An MRI scan uses magnetic and radio waves to produce 2D and 3D images of the inside of the body.
PET Scan
A PET scan produces three-dimensional, colour images of your body using radiation. PET means positron emission tomography. It can be used to diagnose a health condition, or find out more about how a condition is developing. It can also be used to measure how well treatment for a condition is working.
Stem Cell Therapies
Medical researchers believe that stem cell therapy has the potential to dramatically change the treatment of human disease. A number of adult stem cell therapies already exist, particularly bone marrow transplants that are used to treat leukemia. Medical researchers anticipate being able to use technologies derived from stem cell research to treat a wider variety of diseases including cancer, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, and muscle damage, amongst a number of other impairments and conditions.
Vagal Nerve Stimulator
The Vagus is one of the major nerves in the body. It runs up from the abdomen into the brain and controls many functions. The vagus nerve on the right side of the body can’t be treated because it helps to control the way the heart works. Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS) involves a small operation to insert a wire electrode into the patient’s neck. The advantage of VNS is that it isn’t associated with the common side effects seen with anti-epileptic drugs, such as sedation, light-headedness or tremors.
Voice Restoration Program
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