A bone mineral density (BMD) test is used to measure the minerals in a person’s bones using a special X-ray or CT scan. The information gathered through this test is used to estimate the strength of a person’s bones. Everyone loses bone mass as s/he ages. Bones become thinner because the existing bone that all…
For women who have fibroids located in their uterus, they can often lead to very heavy and painful periods. The MyoSure tissue removal system is an innovative procedure that was designed to remove fibroids without having to cut or remove any part of the uterus. Many women find that after fibroid removal with the MyoSure…
Premature labor is labor that happens before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Because premature (preterm) labor can lead to preterm birth (also known as premature birth), it is taken very seriously by doctors and midwives. Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy can face serious health problems. According to the March of Dimes Foundations, nearly half…
Prenatal care is the care that all women should receive while they are pregnant. At each prenatal checkup, women and their babies are monitored closely to help ensure the health of each. Doctors check the weight of the mother periodically, blood and urine samples are taken, ultrasounds are performed, and the growth of the baby…
For many people, chronic back pain has become a way of life. In fact, they can’t imagine taking a step or turning over in bed without a shot of pain running through their spine. However, much research has been done over the years about how to manage chronic back pain. Researchers have found that untreated…
Otoplasty is a cosmetic ear surgery done to change the shape, size, or position of a person’s ears. Some people are bothered by how far their ears stick out, especially if they are, or have been, teased about them. Some people also consider otoplasty if their ears are misshapen due to a birth defect or…
It is a common occurrence for a patient to come into the dermatologist office with a red, itchy, crusty rash. While these patients are often extremely concerned that they have come down with a terrible illness or disease, they are often more surprised to find that they have what is known as contact dermatitis. One…
No one can deny the absolute cuteness of a toddler in a bathing suit splashing around in the waves at the beach. There is just something so sweet about those tiny arms and legs and a roly-poly belly sticking out in the warm sunshine. Yet, exposing those sweet limbs and belly without proper sunscreen is…
You’re young and you want to immortalize a memory forever on your skin. 15 years later, you’d like to erase that memory from your mind…but you can’t because it has been tattooed on your skin. Recent studies show that 1/3 of people who have tattoos end up regretting the decision to ever get inked. What…
Damage to facial nerves through injury or accident can result in facial paralysis, which often has devastating effects on the emotional wellbeing of those affected. The distorted, unbalanced facial expression characteristic of facial paralysis can not only be substantially damaging to self-esteem, but can also prove to be problematic in terms of speech and normal…
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