Lateral Epicondylitis

Lateral epicondylitis is a painful condition of the elbow. It is also known as tennis elbow because it is common in tennis players. It is generally an overuse phenomenon resulting in inflammation of the epicondyle.

Fat Embolism

An embolus is something that travels through the bloodstream and lodges in a place where it would not ordinarily be. A fat embolism has nothing to do with being overweight. It occurs when a fat particle or droplet travels through the circulation and eventually blocks a blood vessel. Fat emboli tend to be small and multiple, causing numerous signs and symptoms.

Liver Transplant

When irreversible liver failure occurs, the only option for treatment is for the patient to have a liver transplant. A liver transplant is when a patient undergoes surgery to remove a diseased or malfunctioning liver to be replaced with a complete or portion of a healthy liver that has been donated by another person.

The Endocrine System

The term endocrine is derived from the Greek words “endo” meaning within, and “crinis” meaning secrete.  The endocrine system affects the function of every cell, tissue and organ in the human body.  The system is made up of several glands, each gland consists of a network of cells that together produce and secrete chemicals.  The […]

Psychiatric Disorders

Psychiatry is the study and medical treatment of mental health disorders, of which there are a wide spectrum.  It integrates biological, social and psychological aspects of mental health to provide medical care for a wide range of symptoms. When considering an Independent Medical Examination, psychiatric problems may be considered as a stand alone issue for […]

Alcohol and the Brain

Alcohol is the most widely used and abused drug on the planet.  Most of us have experienced first hand or witnessed the effects of too much alcohol, and for many people, drinking alcohol is a habit that is as normal as waking up in the morning. What many of us are not aware of are […]