Understanding Hypertension: Causes, Symptoms & Management
Introduction Hypertension is one of the most common health conditions faced by people around the world. Known as the “silent killer,” it develops slowly over time, with few clear signs until substantial damage has already occurred. In short, hypertension means that the force of blood is consistently too high against your artery walls. This blog […]
What is teeth whitening/bleaching?
What is teeth whitening/bleaching? Teeth whitening is a dental treatment that makes your teeth look brighter and lighter in colour. It doesn’t remove any part of your teeth but works by using special whitening gels (peroxide-based) to break down stains and discolouration on the outside and inside layers of the tooth. What we use […]
Understanding Kidney Transplants: A New Lease on Life
Understanding Kidney Transplants: A New Lease on Life For individuals living with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), the prospect of a kidney transplant offers a beacon of hope. This life-changing surgical procedure replaces a diseased or failing kidney with a healthy one from a donor, providing a path to improved health and a significantly better quality […]
Understanding Surgical Oncology: How Surgery Helps in Cancer Treatment
Understanding Surgical Oncology: How Surgery Helps in Cancer Treatment Surgical oncology is the branch of medicine and a sub-specialty of general surgery that uses surgery to treat patients with cancer. Approximately 50-70% of cancer patients undergo surgery as either the first-line treatment or as part of a combined treatment that mainly includes chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. […]
Unpacking Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Unpacking Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Obesity and related health problems are becoming more common today, and bariatric and metabolic surgery have become life-changing options for many people. These surgeries aren’t just about losing weight—they can also improve or even cure serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes. But what are they, and who are they […]
Strong Bones, Healthy Body: DEXA Scans and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Strong Bones, Healthy Body: DEXA Scans and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at MP Shah Hospital Your bones and body composition say a lot about your health—and now, a smart new system is helping doctors read DEXA scans faster and more accurately than ever before. Whether you’re checking for osteoporosis (a condition that makes bones weak and […]
ENHANCING POSTPANDEMIC PEADIATRIC IMMUNITY & NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT
ENHANCING POSTPANDEMIC PEADIATRIC IMMUNITY & NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the most affected populations were the elderly, children and other vulnerable groups. This article focuses on strategies we can employ to optimize the health of children and improve immunity against childhood illnesses including optimum nutrition and immunization against childhood illnesses. Infants and young […]
Maintaining good bone health for life: Avoid the big O(steoporosis)
Maintaining good bone health for life: Avoid the big O(steoporosis) Bones serve an important function in adulthood in the form of mobility, skeletal strength and structure. The bone is an active organ that is constantly changing and re-builds, modifies and adapts. One-third of the bone consists of protein and fibres that provide the ‘scaffolding and […]
A Growing Health Crisis-Cardiovascular Diseases in Kenya. Can we stop this Tsunami?
The Problem Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)– disorders of the heart and blood vessels such as coronary heart disease, stroke, rheumatic heart disease and peripheral arterial disease – have become the leading cause of death in Kenya, contributing to 14% of total deaths and 25% of hospital admissions according to the World Heart Organization (WHO) report in 2019. Worryingly, […]
ADVANCING BREAST CARE WITH STATE OF THE ART MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY
M.P. Shah Hospital upgraded to two advanced mammogram systems, the Siemens MAMMOVISTA B.smart and Fujifilm AMULET Innovality, at its main facility and Village Market Clinic. These AI-powered machines offer faster, more accurate breast imaging and enhanced patient comfort, improving early detection and personalized care for better outcomes. The upgraded systems enable earlier, more precise breast […]
