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Things You Must Know About Endoscopic Spine Surgery

25th January 2019 For Medical Students

The ever-rising health issues have led to an increase in medical treatments. There have been consistent innovations in medical science that have led to the discovery of advanced medical treatments for various ailments. One such medical procedure that has come to light these days is Endoscopic Spine Surgery. What is Endoscopic Spine Surgery? Endoscopic spine surgery is a modern form of surgery of the spine. This surgery makes use of modern surgical tools and equipment. The traditional spine surgery which was also known as open spine surgery or open back surgery involved drawing a big cut at the back of the patient for helping the surgeon reach to spine for correcting the problem. However, endoscopic surgery involves drawing a small incision at the back and inserting a small surgical instrument. The surgeon is able to locate the spinal problem such as disc herniation or bone spur quite easily with the help of an endoscope and x-ray guidance. To learn more about this type of spine surgery visit allspinesurgerycenter.com. Who qualifies for an Endoscopic Spine Surgery? The patients suffering from disc herniations, spinal stenosis, failed back surgery and numerous other spinal conditions are benefitted with Endoscopic Spine Surgery. It […]

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8 Shocking Stories of Patients Whose Lives Were Severely Altered by a Doctor’s Mistake

23rd January 2019 Health Facts

Any time you schedule a visit to a medical doctor’s office, or you are rushed to the emergency room of a hospital; you expect a certain level of medical care. Regrettably, the standard of the care you receive varies widely from one hospital to the next. An in the worst scenario, the healer could end up being the killer. If the patients are lucky, they escape with severe conditions that could be chronic. Here are shocking stories where healing hands turned into crippling or killing hands. 1) Embryologist fertilizes mother with the wrong sperm A New York fertility clinic impregnated a lady— Nancy Andrews—with the sperm of a total stranger, and not that of her husband. The mistake only surfaced in October 2004 when the baby expected to be born of white parents turned out with dark skin. Succeeding DNA tests showed that the baby’s biological father was of African origin. Though the family kept the child, the coupled pressed medical malpractice charges against the clinic and against the specialist who allegedly unintentionally mixed up the samples. 2) Mismatched blood type kills a girl CBS News shared the story of a Mexican teenage girl (17) who had resided in the […]

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Can You Buy Viagra Over the Counter in the U.K?

23rd January 2019 Health Facts

For many people, the name Viagra comes up when a man wants to improve his sex life or as a treatment for erectile dysfunction; commonly known as ED. In The simplest of terms, ED is a condition that is expressed in men as an inability to get an erection or keep an erection for long enough to have sexual intercourse. Viagra is known across the world as one of the best drugs used for managing erectile dysfunction. What makes it even more popular is its FDA-approved status for the treatment of ED. The active ingredient in this drug is sildenafil; Viagra contains 100 mg of sildenafil active ingredient. How Does Viagra Work? Viagra belongs to a group of drug known as phosphodiesterase-type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. These type of drugs improve the blood flow throughout the body and causes the blood vessels in the penis to expand. More than 80 percent of men who use the drug says that it works. Can I Buy Viagra Over the Counter in the U.K? Yes, in the United Kingdom you can purchase Viagra without having a prescription from a doctor. On the 28th of November 2017, the BBC announced that you can buy Viagra […]

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The Orthodontic Approach to Oral Health Problems via Orthodontic Education

22nd January 2019 Dental Health

Orthodontics is a common term today, and it simply refers to the dentistry branch that focuses on proper positioning and correction of the set of teeth back to its normal or its original position. In most cases, people who feel conscious with their crooked teeth or poor smile seek the help of an orthodontist. An orthodontist is a specialist who has years of experience in orthodontics and gone through orthodontist education to refine his or her skills in practice. A common concern for people is their crooked teeth, which do not fit back together easily, and this in return makes it quite difficult to maintain their oral health and hygiene. Eventually, this leads to an increase in the risks that tag along with it like tooth loss in an early stage, tooth decay, and periodontal diseases that lead to muscle stress when chewing. Poor care can lead to headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, and TMJ syndrome. If you have crooked teeth, this will also have an effect on our self-esteem. Therefore, it is best that you seek the help of an orthodontic specialist. Polishing Your Skills When general dentists enroll in continuing education or go to Gerety Orthodontic Seminars you […]

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Look Out for These Hair Loss Signs to Avoid Future Hair Problems

21st January 2019 Hair Health

What is Hair Loss? When a person starts losing hair on the scalp or on any part of your body. Everyone is going to experience the problem of hair loss at some age in their lives. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), around 80 million women and men are suffering from the problem of hair loss. If a person is facing the problem of hair loss for a long time they can get a hair transplant. Signs And Causes of Hair Loss There are some signs of hair loss which will help you treat the problem of hair loss. Some type of hair loss is temporary and some hair loss is permanent. The person will start losing hairs from the top of the head. The hairs will get thin and light in color. For men, the hair loss starts from the forehead in a line and for women, there is broadening of the certain part in their hair. The problem is common for both men and women. Some people will notice small bald patches on their hair. These patches will be all over there scalp. The size of the patches will be the size of a coin. If […]

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