Kidney stones can sometimes reach a certain size wherein it is no longer removable by passing it out via the urinary tract. The sufferer is already in a state of too much pain and is showing signs of infection.

Intermittent chills and fever adds to the unbearable pain, hence it is quite obvious that the kidney [...]

Although pain comes with a physical component, the mind has a vital role to play. One of the oldest medical treatments in the world is acupuncture. As one of the cornerstones of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practised for several thousand years, it works by stimulating specific points in the body using thin needles. Whereas the [...]

I am constantly amazed (and sometimes amused) by the “science” of futurology. This is, as the name suggests, the willingness of experts to predict what will happen in the future by applying probabilities and other scientific methods. Basically, it is extrapolation from the current state of affairs and, as such, much beloved of those who [...]

A recent study in Washington healthcare facilities has shown that a particular type of antibiotic drugs, called macrolides can cause an overall improvement to patients suffering from severe forms of asthma. These findings have opened a door to a new way of treating asthma that was unknown before and may be effectively used in conjunction [...]