What is OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnoea)? Apnoea and Hypopnoea There are two types of breathing interruption characteristic of OSA: l apnoea-where the muscles and soft tissues in the throat relax and collapse sufficiently to cause a total blockage of the airway; it’s called an apnoea when the airflow is blocked for 10 seconds or more l hypopnoea-a partial blockage of the airway that results in an airflow reduction of greater than 50% for 10 seconds or more Symptoms of OSA Signs of OSA in someone s...

SHI*ger | 2019-03-11 |1326

Clinical Trial NotificationThis is an interventional study in patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer who will receive 2 courses of durvalum ab (MEDI4736) in the neo-adjuvant setting, followed by surgery with curative intent. Total duration of the study is maximum 42 days (from injection therapeutic dose duravalumab (MEDI4736) to surgery). Estimated Study Start Date: April 1, 2019Estimated Study Completion Date: April 1, 2022Treatment Fee: Free or Minimum Eligibility CriteriaAge: 50 ...

SHI*ger | 2019-03-06 |2077

Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a form of porphyria, which varies in severity and can be very painful. It arises from a deficiency in the enzyme ferrochelatase, leading to abnormally high levels of protoporphyrin in the red blood cells (erythrocytes), plasma, skin, and liver. The severity varies significantly from individual to individual. SearchHospital recommends two medical specialists for EPP in the world as followings, 1. Dr Chung, Jin-Ho, Seoul National University Hospital, South Ko...

SHI*ger | 2019-01-15 |1623

Guillain Barr syndrome (GBS) is a rapid-onset muscle weakness caused by the immune system damaging the peripheral nervous system. The initial symptoms are typically changes in sensation or pain along with muscle weakness, beginning in the feet and hands. This often spreads to the arms and upper body, with both sides being involved. The symptoms develop over hours to a few weeks. During the acute phase, the disorder can be life-threatening, with about 15% developing weakness of the breathing musc...

SHI*ger | 2018-12-31 |1393

Here are main rare diseases. It is rare, but it can be you, your family or anyone who gets this disease. That's why these diseases are called common rare diseases. Most of these diseases are curable or at least, manageable for lifetime. However, who do you consult with about these diseases? That is the question. It is rare disease, consequently, the specialists for these diseases are also rare. SearchHospital.com will help you find the right specialist over the world in case that you have these ...

SHI*ger | 2018-12-19 |1801

Overview Heavy Ion radiotherapy is a kind of radiation therapy, known to be the most effective radiotherapy with the least side effects for various cancers. Most heavy ion therapy uses carbon particle. With carbon ion irradiation, charged carbon nuclei are directed at the cancer to break the DNA of cancer tissue. Clients will receive individually customized treatment devices which enable the irradiation to be shaped same as the cancer mass. The device also works as safeguards to prevent accident...

SHI*ger | 2018-07-16 |1799

Overview Proton radiotherapy is a kind of radiation therapy. High energy and positively charged particles called the proton beam is irradiated to the body to break the DNA of cancer tissue. Unlike conventional X-ray treatment, proton therapy notably reduces damage to healthy tissue and side effects.Proton radiotherapy is highly accurate and is safe as it has various safeguards to prevent accidents during the treatment.Proton therapy is not widely available in the world. Treatment Timea The time ...

SHI*ger | 2018-07-10 |1707

Overview Coronary Artery Disease is a condition that makes the heart weaken or lose its function due to a lack of oxygen supply to the heart muscle. This is a result of narrowed coronary artery (artery around the heart muscle), a consequence of inappropriate management of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, etc (genetic matter, lack of exercise, obesity, smoking, aging, and acute continues contraction of vessels). Symptoms Complaint of acute chest pain or chest pain when exercising or moving...

SHI*ger | 2018-06-28 |1948

Overview There exist four valves in your heart which function as doors enabling the blood to circulate inside the heart and through the body. When the valves are affected by infection or other heart conditions, valves become thick or stiff or fused together. This disrupts the blood flow by not opening and closing the valves properly and causes heart dysfunction(heart failure, blood clots, heart rhythm abnormality, stroke, and death). Heart valve disease could also present at birth. Symptoms Hear...

SHI*ger | 2018-06-28 |1706

Overview Breast cancer is a mass or masses of cancerous cells formed in mammary ducts and lobules. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer that kills women worldwide and the most frequently treated disease among foreign patients in Korea. It is rather seen as a disease formed with multiple risk factors (Family history, longtime exposure to estrogen, increasing age, experience of delivery and breast feeding, exposure to radiation, and environmental factors) Symptoms Palpable mass in the b...

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