Blood samples taken at home and sent by post to labs to screen for HIV and syphilis are more likely to be successfully processed when the collection technique used is dried blood spots rather than mini tubes, investigators from the UK report in Sexually Transmitted Infections. Close to 95% of dried blood spot samples were… Read More »
“There is nothing to be embarrassed about, they’ve seen it all before.” However much we hear this and know it’s true, many of us will admit to still getting a bit shy when it comes to speaking to our doctor about what we consider “embarrassing” issues. Sexual health, problems ‘down there’ and issues around going… Read More »
Elevated levels of cholesterol may what are cholesterol spots cause any overt signs or symptoms for a long period of time. Cholesterol on Eyelids, Around or Under the Eye Xanthelasma Xanthelasma palpebrarum is the yellow plaque of cholesterol evident on the eyelids or periorbital area. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has… Read More »
How spot the uveal melanomas According to Ali Mearza, surgeon and director at Ophthalmic Consultants of London, the main symptom to look out for is pigmented lesions in your eyes, which are essentially brown or black spots on the white of the eye or on the iris. “It’s a particular concern if these spots increase… Read More »