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While in most cases vaginal delivery is the most natural and uncomplicated way to deliver a baby, more and more women are opting for Cesarean Sections. Today C-sections make up about 30% of all births. Since every woman can choose how they would like their delivery, it is important to understand the risks and advantages […]
Winter weather is not fun for skin. Cold weather and low humidity levels result in dry air, which then steals moisture away from the skin every second of every day. Without immediate care, dry skin can lead to cracking and bleeding, and harsh winter wind makes the problem worse. Additional moisture helps, but you need […]
In the 1970s, British doctors began removing eggs from women who had trouble conceiving and fertilized the eggs in a laboratory. Researchers called this experimental procedure in vitro fertilization (IVF), and after many attempts the first test-tube baby was born in 1978. ART procedures are non-invasive, expensive, and without side effects. But so far, no […]
A physical exam is used to check your overall health and make sure you don’t have any medical problems that you are unaware of. Some of the important check-ups include Heart and Lung Exam , Eye exam , Periodontal exam , Laboratory Tests ( Blood test and Urine test ) , Mammogram , Pelvic exam […]
A runny nose, scratchy throat, and nonstop sneezing — you can’t miss the signs of a cold. Why do you seem to get them so often while your best friend stays well? And more importantly, how can you stay healthy this year? To perevent Catching cold wash your hands, Avoiding touching your nose and eyes, […]
What is cosmetic surgery? Cosmetic surgery refers to a surgical procedure undertaken to reshape and change the appearance of a body part. It may change the structure, position, color or texture of a body part or feature and is initiated by an individual who is unsatisfied with their appearance. Unlike the other major type of […]
What is physical therapy (physiotherapy)? Physical therapy is a type of treatment you may need when health problems make it hard to move around and do everyday tasks. It helps you move better and may relieve pain. It also helps improve or restore your physical function and your fitness level. The goal of physical therapy […]
Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the natural cushioning between joints -cartilage- wears away. When this happens, the bones of the joints rub more closely against one another with less of the shock-absorbing benefits of cartilage. The rubbing results in pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased ability to move and, sometimes, the formation of bone spurs. The […]
To prepare for surgeries that target brain tumors or epilepsy, or for placement of devices such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) implants, “awake” craniotomy is performed to determine which areas in the patient’s brain are responsible for certain functions. References http://www.gwdocs.com/neurosurgery/awake-craniotomy http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/ourservices/brainspineandneuromuscular/Neurosurgery/diagnosisandtreatment/braintumours/awakecraniotomy.aspx http://www.barnesjewish.org/Medical-Services/Neurology-Neurosurgery/Neurosurgery-Procedures/Awake-Craniotomy-and-Brain-Mapping
“Interventional Radiology” (IR) refers to a range of techniques which rely on the use radiological image guidance (X-ray fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography [CT] or magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) to precisely target therapy. The concept behind interventional radiology is to diagnose and treat patients using the least invasive techniques currently available in order to minimize risk […]
Cochlear implants are medical devices that bypass damaged structures in the inner ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve. They are surgically implanted to improve hearing in people with severe or profound hearing losses. They can create a range of sound, but do not replace normal hearing. To be considered for a cochlear implant, you […]
In our country, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men. Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. To prevent new cancers from starting, scientists look at risk factors and protective factors. Anything that increases your chance of developing cancer is called a cancer risk factor; anything that […]
Knowing the factors included in ranking the hospitals help us know the features of best hospitals in the world. These factors include: Patient experience: Based on a government survey of millions of patients, these Ratings tell you whether patients would recommend the hospital, their overall assessment of it, and their experience with topics such […]
The exact cause of pilonidal cysts isn’t clear. But most pilonidal cysts appear to be caused by loose hairs that penetrate the skin. Friction and pressure – skin rubbing against skin, tight clothing, bicycling, long periods of sitting or similar factors – force the hair down into skin. Responding to the hair as a […]
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