Author: Dr. Tampiwa Chebani MBBS BMedSc
About The Author
Dr. Tampiwa Chebani MBBS BMedSc
Dr. Chebani is a versatile and experienced professional with a passion for health education, health research, data science, and lifestyle medicine. Tampiwa graduated from the University of Melbourne Medical school with degrees in Medicine, surgery, and Medical science. His background in Health Education and Clinical Medicine makes him a skillful communicator capable of distilling difficult medical concepts so that they can be understood by the general public. His work involves teaching, clinical practice and is a frequent speaker at wellness events in his capacity as a Corporate Wellness Director for Health First, a health promotion and Education organization.
Abdominoplasty Facts: Understanding Tummy Tuck Procedures, Recovery, Long-Term Care and Patient Suitability
Abdominoplasty, also known as tummy tuck, remains a transformative and prominent procedure in the world of cosmetic surgery. Whether dealing with weight issues or wanting to look younger and …
Apixaban (Eliquis) Reduces Risk of Stroke In Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation
Patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation (AF) are at a higher-than-average risk of having a stroke, although lower than with clinical AF. Now, results from a new trial suggest that …
Study Associates Ceftriaxone-Lansoprazole Combination With Increased Cardiac Arrest And Mortality Risk
Findings in a large cohort study suggest that using lansoprazole together with ceftriaxone may increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and in-hospital mortality, compared with alternative proton …
Spirometry Doesn’t Fully Reveal Tobacco-Induced Lung Damage, Study Finds
The adverse effects of tobacco use on health are widely recognized. Yet, a study recently featured in JAMA offers a deeper dive into the enduring respiratory challenges faced by …The Science Behind Weight Loss: Debunking Myths and Setting the Record Straight!
The internet is rife with many misconceptions about weight loss and management. Many people have taken and run with some of these ideas only to end up somewhat let …
New Hope for COPD Patients: Early Trials Show Promise in Lung Cell Transplants
Pioneering research from Tongji University in Shanghai unveils the promising potential of transplanting patients’ own lung cells as a curative treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Supported by …
Curcuma Shows Promising Results Against Indigestion, Rivaling Proton Pump Inhibitors
Recent findings suggest that curcumin, a substance found in turmeric, may hold promise as a treatment for indigestion, rivaling traditionally prescribed medications for reducing excess gastric acid. This revelation …
More than Half of Elderly Glaucoma Patients Remain Undiagnosed, Reveals University of Gothenburg Study
In the U.S., more than 120,000 are blind from glaucoma, accounting for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness.. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in …