Dr. Vivek Rathi (MD, MHSc, FRCPA) Group Medical Director & Molecular Pathologist vivek@lifestrandsgx.com Dr. Vivek Rathi is a molecular and anatomical pathologist, and a fellow…
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Finding beauty and strength in your scars
Article Scars are not uncommon, but they can be quite disturbing. According to statistics, 100 million people acquire scars each year. It is also estimated…
Finding beauty and strength in your scars
Article Scars are not uncommon, but they can be quite disturbing. According to statistics, 100 million people acquire scars each year. It is also estimated…
Why “Wound Management” Isn’t “Scar Management” (And Why It Matters)
Article While many parents recognise the difference between a wound and a scar, when treating these conditions on their kids, some do get it wrong…
Treating Your Child’s Scars, Quickly and Effectively
Article Cuts, scrapes and scars are a part of growing up. As parents, it’s important that we know how to treat wounds and scars in a timely manner, so…
Debunking Popular Myths About Kids’ Scars
Article While many of us have picked up a scar or two during our growing years, few people actually have a good understanding of scars – what…
Wearing Masks Giving You Acne?
Article We are experiencing unprecedented times. Face masks have become a necessity. Countries are taking different approaches to ensure people continue to wear face masks,…
Ambulatory Care Centre in Malaysia particular attention and care
At each Ambulatory Care Centre, particular attention and care is given to each patient. We focus on the overall health and wellbeing of the patient,…
Image Guided Biopsy
An image guided biopsy is a highly effective diagnostic tool. As it is not always possible to diagnose a lump based on the information in…
CT Angiography
Available at: Auburn, Burwood, Campsie, Lakemba, Norwest, Pennant Hills, Rouse Hill & Strathfield CT angiography is the dedicated study of the blood vessels. This type of examination involves an injection of X-ray dye through…
Breast Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a very safe and accurate investigative tool used to assess many organs in the body, including the breasts. Ultrasound uses harmless high frequency…
CT Virtual Colonography
Available at: Auburn, Burwood, Campsie, Norwest, Rouse Hill & Strathfield CT Virtual Colonography is an examination of the large bowel. It involves the introduction of carbon dioxide gas into the colon via a…
Mammography
Mammography available at: Auburn, Burwood, Campsie, Norwest, Pennant Hills, Rouse Hill & Strathfield 3D Tomosynthesis Mammography available at: Campsie, Norwest, & Rouse Hill A Mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breast taken with a specialised device that…
Cone Beam Volumetric Tomography (CBVT)
CBVT, or Cone Beam Volumetric Tomography is a compact, fast and safe way of acquiring 3D dental imaging. Through the use of a cone shaped x-ray beam,…
Nuclear Medicine
The majority of commonly performed nuclear medicine studies use a small amount of radioactive tracer called Technetium, which is injected into a vein (or swallowed, depending on…
CT Coronary Angiography is a study investigating the arteries that supply the heart muscle. CT or CAT scan (Computerised Tomography) is a valuable diagnostic test…
Doppler Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a very safe and accurate investigative tool used to assess blood vessels (veins and arteries) throughout the body. Ultrasound uses harmless high frequency inaudible…
BMD- Bone Mineral Densitometry
CT Bone Mineral Densitometry / QCT / Quantitative Computed Tomography or QCT Densitometry are all names used to describe a method of measuring bone density. It…
OPG
OPG, or Orthopantomogram, is a panoramic dental x-ray that produces a 2 dimensional view of the maxilla and mandible. You are required to keep still for…
CT Scan
“CT” scan, or “CAT” scan, are abbreviations of Computerised Tomography. A CT scan is a valuable diagnostic test that enables radiologists (doctors who specialise in this area)…