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Early detection of liver tumour: Liver specific MRI Contrast Agent
Gadoxetate disodium is a novel MRI contrast agent that can be absorbed by the normal liver cell but not tumour cell. Therefore, compared to conventional MRI contrast, it has higher accuracy in diagnosing liver cancer.Liver Disease
Diagnostic Imaging
Oesophageal Cancer
Oesophageal cancer is more common among male population and the male to female ratio is about 4.2 to 1. It caused 297 deaths in 2017, accounting for 2.1% of all cancer deaths. It was the tenth leading cause of cancer deaths in Hong Kong.Intestinal tract disease
Cancer
Is Eating Fish Can Prevent From Getting A Goitre?
The symptoms of the goitre can include enlargement of the throat and swallowing problems. The most common cause of goitre is iodine deficiency. It can cause hypothyroidism and associates with metabolic disorders.ENT disease
Intestinal metaplasia
Intestinal metaplasia refers to the growth of intestinal cells in the stomach wall. Some studies have shown that it is related to Helicobacter pylori, heredity, diet (high-salt foods, smoking, alcohol abuse) and chronic bile reflux.Intestinal tract disease
Functional dyspepsia
Among Hong Kong citizens, about 1 out of 10 has "functional gastrointestinal disease". It refers to various abdominal discomforts like nausea, bloating, feeling of fullness, stomach ache, loss of appetite, heartburn, and acidic plash.Intestinal tract disease