Dental fillings are artificial substances that are used to fill in the holes or gaps in the enamel of decayed, broken or damaged teeth. Uses of dental filling Dental fillings are needed to restore the shape and stability of the tooth for ease of chewing and preventing further damage, decay and loss of the tooth. Dental fillings may be used […]
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Movement disorders are conditions involving abnormal involuntary movements of a part of the body. These can occur due to several causes, and are uncommonly associated with stroke. A tremor may develop for the first time following a stroke, either immediately after it, or in a subacute manner. The tremor is usually caused by strokes due to small vessel disease of […]
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Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders affecting millions of people worldwide at some point in their lives. Treatment of this condition depends on lifestyle changes as well as medication. Lifestyle changes for treating GERD Life style changes advised for patients with GERD include 1-5: The obese and the overweight are more likely to suffer […]
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Patients with schizophrenia usually need medical treatment for their lifetime, even after the symptoms have resolved, to help manage the condition. In most cases, medications are administered in conjunction with psychosocial therapy and a psychiatrist experienced in schizophrenia management is usually involved in the process. Antipsychotics are the most common treatment for schizophrenia, which work by altering the action of […]
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A list of international destinations where patients travel to obtain a wide array of procedures is growing, and they range from low to high risk according to possible complications or other negative outcomes. Hence it is vital to speak openly with the international physician about potential complications and how to minimize them prior to any medical procedure. Diverse standards with […]
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Bone cancers may originate in the bone or may originate elsewhere in the body and spread to the bones. The first type is called Primary bone cancer while the second is called Secondary bone cancer. All types of bone cancer are very rare but Primary bone cancers are particularly rare. 1-6 Types of bone cell The bone is a dynamic […]
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The main treatment approach to testicular cancer is surgical removal of the affected testicle, a procedure called orchidectomy. Depending on the type of testicular cancer the patient has, further treatment may involve chemotherapy, radiotherapy and additional surgery to remove tumors that have spread to any other parts of the body. Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable forms of […]
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Although epidemiologic studies point to environmental factors, obesity, smoking, esophageal reflux, and diet as the main causes of Barrett’s esophagus (BE), there is growing evidence of a genetic predisposition as well. It is now fairly clear that the role of genetics is greatest in the initial stages of the disease. Intestinal (Barrett's) metaplasia of the esophagus is a response to […]
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Status epilepticus (SE) is a medical emergency characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures without the recovery of consciousness between them. It is associated with significant mortality, mostly due to the many complications of the brain stimulation and the concurrent muscular overstimulation, as well as of the prolonged and intensive medical care surroundings required. For this reason, it is more important […]
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Cockroaches are among the commonest causes of allergy in the Hispanic and African American communities in the United States, and this is mostly associated with relatively higher exposure rates. The best known cockroach species are Blatellagermanica and Periplanetaamericana and both are known to cause both asthma and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Image Copyright: chaipanya / Shutterstock Symptoms When cockroach […]
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