Mood disorders (sometimes referred to as affective disorders) are characterized by pervasive emotional states of being that are out of context with daily events. Generally speaking, there are only ...

It is truly hard to define what personality is in essence as no person is identical from moment to moment. Personality may be described as a habitual tendency to behave, think and feel in a specific ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders are neurological disorders that predominantly affect the way children grow and develop from a neurological standpoint. Autistic spectrum disorders and attention deficit ...

As one might expect, anxiety disorders are those characterized by chronic anxiety that has no known cause, a cause that is entirely irrational (i.e., non-threatening stimuli), or that arises ...

What exactly is nitrous oxide, and how does it work? Nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” has medical roots in dentistry for over a century. It is a colorless and odorless gas inhaled through a mask to ...

Hormones are one area of health that is commonly referred to yet not commonly understood. More often than not, hormones have become an excuse for causing inexplicable mood swings, excessive cravings ...

An accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment plan are paramount for athletes recovering from injuries. Whether amateur or professional, athletes have a lot at stake when it comes to injury recovery. A ...

From an evolutionary perspective, the modern human brain formed in response to our ancestor’s constant need for adaptation to environmental challenges. As early man developed the skills needed for ...

Infections arise when harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, invade the body and multiply. This invasion triggers an immune response, a complex defense system composed ...

"My goal is to give our patients a new hip or knee joint that reflects their quality of life and joy. A satisfied patient is our greatest motivation." Dr. Christoph Sardemann is a specialist in ...

"Less is more. This applies in particular to arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee joints and minimally invasive implantation of stemless shoulder endoprostheses and focal joint ...

Dr. Fardoun is an experienced consultant bariatric surgeon who has worked in a variety of hospital settings in both General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He performs ...