Brain and Spine are one of the most vital organs of the body, and diseases about it require specialized subject knowledge and expertise based on years of experience.
The central nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord is a delicate and highly complex part of the human body and performs a myriad functions connected to our memory, senses and everything that we do on a daily basis.
Most brain diseases can be cured through medication and surgery. Advancements in brain surgeries have made it possible to cure most brain tumors. Brain aneurysms, epilepsy, fluid building in the brain, skull fracture, nerve damage, blood clots, abscesses can also be treated by performing brain surgery.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose. which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.
Orthopedics, or orthopedic services, aim at the treatment of the musculoskeletal system. This includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. An orthopedic surgeon is qualified to diagnose orthopedic problems, perform or prescribe treatments, and assist with rehabilitation. They can also help you develop long-term strategies to treat illnesses, disorders, and issues relating to your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
Vascular surgery is a specialty dealing with diseases affecting the vascular system including diseases of arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. Many patients referred to a vascular specialist do not require surgical or radiological intervention, but rather reassurance and lifestyle advice (lose weight, take regular exercise) coupled with measures to reduce their future risk of heart disease and stroke (antiplatelet and lipid-lowering therapy, blood pressure control). Additionally smoking is a major cause of vascular disease and over 80 per cent of vascular patients are current or ex-smokers.
Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (an M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders.
Heart disease and stroke are both types of cardiovascular disease. The cardiovascular system, also called the circulatory system, comprises the heart and all the blood vessels that pump and move blood around the body.
The condition of your cardiovascular system is to a large extent determined by your lifestyle. Although age and genetic factors play a part, much cardiovascular disease would be preventable if more Australians ate healthy food, performed more physical activity, maintained a healthy weight and blood pressure, and avoided smoking.
