Advanced Preventive Care at Durdans Hospital

Advanced Preventive Testing at Durdans Hospital

‘Preventive Care’ is any medical intervention that defends against health emergencies. It includes proactive measures such as screening and diagnostic tests that can help individuals check their health status and identify illnesses at an early stage. Regular health check-ups not only help to reduce sickness but over the longterm can also greatly reduce healthcare costs…

Durdans Heart center’s 20-Years of Excellence

Milestone Recap: 20 Years of Cardiac Care Excellence

Last year, the Durdans Heart Centre celebrated its 20th year as a Medical Centre of Excellence in Sri Lanka. Over recent years, the centre has maintained its pioneering status by continuously enabling the achievement of a multitude of cardiac care breakthroughs within the country. As Mr Ajith E Tudawe, Chairman of Durdans Hospital explains: “from…

Stay Safe with WHO's COVID-19 Guidelines

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What is the new coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that infect humans and other animals. Over the recent past, these viruses have emerged as a major threat to humanity: The SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak in 2003, MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak in 2012 and the Coronavirus Disease outbreak in…

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late: Get Your 3D Mammogram today! | Durdans Hospital

What you need to know about 3D mammograms

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that’s used to screen for and diagnose breast cancer. 3D mammography (known as Tomosynthesis) is the most modern screening and diagnostic tool available for early detection of breast cancer. While conventional methods generate flat images, Tomosynthesis creates a detailed three-dimensional depiction of the breast. This enables greater…

Managing Hip and Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis | Durdans Hospital

Managing Hip and Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis

The Durdans Orthopaedic Clinic focuses on the management of a variety of orthopaedic (musculoskeletal related) conditions inclusive of hip and knee pain as a result of osteoarthritis. The scientific term osteoarthritis accounts for the natural wear and tear of the articular cartilage as a result of multiple factors. Cartilage is a smooth thin-film layer between…