Introduction Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately “bonds” the material to the tooth to restore or improve an individual’s smile. For What Conditions Is Dental Bonding Considered? Dental bonding is an option that can be considered: to repair decayed teeth (composite...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Prevention Tips: Reduce Your Risk
Facts you should know about COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) prevention tips Share Your Story SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus that spreads via infected respiratory droplets, causing COVID-19. COVID-19 is a new disease that can cause immune problems usually in individuals with medical problems. In the elderly, COVID-19 can cause a potentially fatal viral pneumonia that requires hospitalization. COVID-19 is the...
COVID-19 vs. Flu vs. Cold: Which One Do You Have?
What are the differences and similarities between the common cold, flu, and COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus)? Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story It’s easy to confuse the symptoms of the common cold and flu with the symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. The following article is designed to answer the following question. "What are the differences and similarities between the common...
Amyloidosis Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Diagnosis
Amyloidosis facts Readers Comments 8 Share Your Story Amyloidosis develops as a result of abnormal protein deposits in various organs and tissues. Amyloidosis is a rare disease that is a consequence of abnormal protein (amyloid) deposits in body tissues and organs. Amyloidosis can occur as an isolated disease (immunoglobulin light chain or AL amyloidosis, formerly primary amyloidosis) or as a...
Are Warts Contagious?
What is a wart? Share Your Story A wart is a small growth with a rough texture that can resemble a solid blister or a small cauliflower. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause warts, which can grow on any part of the skin. Some HPV types are associated with the development of malignancy. Many warts resolve spontaneously after a few years. Wart...
Arsenic Poisoning Symptoms, Signs & Treatment
Arsenic facts Arsenic is an element (metalloid) that can combine with organic and inorganic substances. Inorganic arsenic is arsenic alone or combined with inorganic substances that are very toxic to most biologic systems, including humans. Organic arsenic is arsenic combined with organic substances and may be non-toxic or far less toxic to many biologic systems than inorganic arsenic. Symptoms of...
Dental Veneers: Get Facts About the Cost and Procedure
Dental Veneers Fix Introduction Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size or length and resulting in an improved appearance. Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or...
Sclerotherapy Cost, Recovery, Complications & Side Effects
Facts you should know about sclerotherapy During the sclerotherapy procedure, your doctor injects a chemical into your vein to obliterate it. During the sclerotherapy procedure, a health care professional injects chemicals into smaller veins, which damage the inner lining and produce a clot. As the clot is reabsorbed, the vessel is permanently obliterated. The choice of the chemical sclerosing agent...
Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Caregiver Guide: Prevent Burnout
Tips for Caregivers of a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease Share Your Story Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior. Research has shown that caregivers themselves often are at increased...
Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis): Procedure, Pain, Recovery Time
What is a joint aspiration (arthrocentesis)? Joint aspiration is typically performed by a doctor or ancillary health care provider as an office procedure or at the bedside of hospitalized patients. Joint aspiration is a procedure whereby a sterile needle and syringe are used to drain synovial fluid from a patient's joint. Joint aspiration is typically performed by a doctor or...