Care Instructions for Rechargeable Hearing Aids and Batteries

Posted on: 9 November 2020

Rechargeable hearing aids come with several benefits, including being easy to handle and good for the environment. You also won't have to worry about the recurring expense of buying new batteries every couple of weeks. To enjoy all these benefits requires that you take good care of your rechargeable hearing aids. This entails some dos and don'ts, some of which are as highlighted below. Do Charge When Not in Use
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A Guide On Genetic Screening

Posted on: 18 June 2020

Genetic screening is a medical test used to examine an individual's DNA. It can predict or diagnose various illnesses. Below is a comprehensive guide on genetic screening.   Who Should Consider Genetic Testing? There are several reasons to conduct genetic testing. Some of them include:  Some couples conduct genetic screening to know if it is safe to conceive through natural methods. A pregnant mother can ask for genetic screening to tell whether the foetus has a genetic disorder.
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Types of Genetic Screening and What to Know

Posted on: 25 April 2019

When you visit your doctor or specialist, a type of testing may be mentioned that would surprise you. This type of testing is genetic screening. You may know that genetics deals with DNA. What you may not know is why this type of screening is being mentioned to you as part of your treatment. Here are a few types of genetic screening you may face and what you need to know about each screening.
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A Day in the Life of Your GP

Posted on: 20 March 2018

If you develop a flu you just can't shake or find a lump where one just doesn't belong, your first port of call is probably your general practitioner. But have you ever stopped to consider the scope of medical issues your GP sees in a day? General practitioners face one of the most diverse jobs on the planet, and their daily duties go far beyond writing prescriptions. So what exactly does your general practitioner do all day?
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