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During the summer, many women experience changes in their vaginal health such as a vaginal infection (vaginitis). That has to do with a number of factors that are unique to the summer season and some factors that are present all year long. Vaginal infections like yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, or trichomoniasis are not uncommon. In [...]

What is low bone density (osteopenia)? Low bone density is known as osteopenia. It is the range of bone density between normal bone health and clinically diagnosed osteoporosis. If you are found to have osteopenia your doctor will consult with you to review your health, medications and risk factors to determine the appropriate treatment to [...]

The nose swab PCR test for COVID-19 is the most accurate and reliable test for diagnosing COVID-19. The results are received within 24 hours and in emergency situations can be obtained within a 2 period. The Rapid antigen nasal swab test is suitable for some travel purposes with results within 15 minutes. The Elisa test [...]

Piles (or haemorrhoids�which is another name for the same condition) can occur on the outside or inside of the muscle ring that forms the anus. In both situations they are caused by a dilated vein. The blood inside this vein may clot to cause a thrombosed pile. The pressure of the dilated vein or the [...]

The antigen test detects the presence of antigens for SARS-CoV-2 in nasal and/or throat mucus. Antigens are pieces of the virus (proteins) that can produce an immune response in the body. If you are carrying the virus, the antigen test will quickly show that result – usually about fifteen minutes after applying the sample to [...]

Why a regular dental check up is so important Our teeth and smile have a very important role in our daily functions and social life, therefore we should pay more attention to our Oral Health. But we still often neglect to visit the Dentist unless we are in pain. This is when the “prevention is [...]

When should I consider Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy? In general, your body's natural hormones begin to decline after your mid-20s and hormone imbalance symptoms are frequently present by your mid-30s. Men and women often start replacing hormones between the age of 35 to 40. If you are experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance, it is best [...]

Skin Cancer and why a biopsy is so important.Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells which is most often the result of overexposure to the sun and harmful ultraviolet rays although well-covered areas of the body, like your palms or genital area, also can be affected. All pigmentations either dark or light are [...]

Our facial bones are what define, shape, and give structure to our face. But as the ageing process takes place, we lose definition, the contour of the jawline decreases, our cheeks flatten, and our skin begins to sag and cause a jowling effect. We at Clinica Britannia can help eliminate this problem by with the [...]

YOUR body’s hormones control most of your basic bodily functions. They serve as an internal communication system, coordinating everything from digestion, appetite, immune function, moods, and libido. So, when your hormones become un‐ balanced it can affect the well‐being of the body. There are various treatments available when this happens, one being Bioidentical Hormone Replacement [...]