Introduction Fighting the effects of aging on the outside; your guide to the risks of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures Trying to fight the effects of aging? Below is a basic guide to the risks involved in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. For more information on each procedure, click on the highlighted links of...
Lipodystrophy definition and facts Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story Picture of HIV Lipodystrophy Lipodystrophy refers to medical problem where there is an abnormal distribution of fat in the body. This can refer both to fat loss (lipoatrophy) and abnormal accumulation of fat tissue. The disease may be inherited genetically, (for example, familial partial lipodystrophy...
Degenerative disc disease and sciatica facts Picture of herniated disc between L4 and L5 The discs of the spine serve as "cushions" between each vertebral segment. The discs are designed somewhat like a jelly donut. Degeneration (deterioration) of the disc makes the disc more susceptible to herniation (rupture), which can lead to localized or radiating...
Adenoidectomy surgery facts Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the adenoids. Adenoids are a mass of lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal passages. All surgical procedures have risks and potential complications. Understanding what is involved before, during, and after adenoidectomy can help your child (and you) recover from the surgery as easily as...
Rice cakes are a great alternative to high-calorie and high-fat snacks. Rice cakes are a great alternative to high-calorie and high-fat snacks. Rice cakes have become a staple diet fad. They are large, round, crunchy, and bland. They promise a quick snack that can satisfy cravings without any guilt. However, they are not nutrient-dense foods...
Introduction Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to treat a number of dental problems. But, despite FDA approval, no laser system has received the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance. That seal assures dentists that the product or device meets ADA standards of safety and efficacy, among other things. The ADA, however, states...
What is claudication? Pain and cramping in the legs is the main symptom of claudication. Claudication is pain and/or cramping in the lower leg due to inadequate blood flow to the muscles. The pain usually causes the person to limp. The word "claudication" comes from the Latin "claudicare" meaning to limp. Claudication typically is felt...
Ascariasis facts Share Your Story Figure 1: Ascariasis lumbricoides nematode worms (male on left, female on right); females can reach lengths of over 12 inches (26.4 cm); SOURCE: CDC Ascariasis is a disease caused by a parasite named Ascaris lumbricoides. Ascaris lumbricoides is a large nematode (roundworm) that infects the human gastrointestinal tract; the adults...
What is familial adenomatous polyposis? Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited disorder characterized by cancer of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. People with the classic type of familial adenomatous polyposis may begin to develop multiple noncancerous (benign) growths (polyps) in the colon as early as their teenage...
Dimples are small dents that can be found on the skin Dimples are small dents that can be found on the skin, commonly occurring on the cheeks, chin, and lower back. Cheek dimples are present on both the cheeks or only on one cheek and become prominent while smiling or talking. Chin dimples are singular...