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  • Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL)? Sensorineural hearing loss is a type of permanent hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or the auditory nerve pathways that transmit sound signals to…

  • Ozempic (Semaglutide) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Ozempic? Ozempic is the brand name for semaglutide, a medication approved to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor…

  • Wegovy (Semaglutide) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Wegovy? Wegovy is the brand name for semaglutide at a higher dose, a medication approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related health condition,…

  • ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are ARBs? ARBs, or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, are a class of medications used primarily to treat high blood pressure and heart-related conditions. They work by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a…

  • Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What exactly is Mounjaro? Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide, a relatively new class of metabolic medication originally developed to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar more effectively. It…

  • Migraine – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is a migraine? Migraine is a neurological condition characterised by recurrent episodes of moderate to severe headache, often accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and visual disturbances.…

  • Selsun Shampoo (Selenium Sulfide) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Selsun shampoo? Selsun shampoo contains selenium sulfide, an antifungal and anti-seborrhoeic agent used to treat dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and certain fungal skin infections. It helps reduce scalp flaking, itching, and inflammation. 2.…

  • Ketoconazole Shampoo – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is ketoconazole shampoo? Ketoconazole shampoo is a medicated antifungal shampoo used to treat scalp conditions caused by yeast and fungal overgrowth. It is commonly available in 1% over-the-counter formulations and 2% prescription-strength versions.…

  • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP, optometrist, or ophthalmologist. Sudden changes in vision require urgent medical assessment. 1. What is Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO)? Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion is a condition in which one of the smaller veins draining blood from the retina…

  • Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) – Medical Emergency – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency and requires urgent assessment. 1. What is sudden sensorineural hearing loss? Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a rapid loss of hearing, usually in one ear, that develops over…