Diagnosis of Cirrhosis and Liver Diseases

Cirrhosis is a chronic disease that affects the liver. It results from progressive fibrosis, a process through which the liver accumulates scar tissue produced after recovering from injuries, infections, and overwork. This deteriorates the normal flow of blood through the liver and diminishes the capacity of the human body to perform vital functions, such as […]
Diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, or obesity? Your heart health can be at risk

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the affections of the heart and the blood vessels kill over 17 million people in the world every year. In Malta, they account for almost 30% of annual deaths, a slightly better picture compared to 50% of […]