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Uses for a Dental Bridge

The primary purpose of a dental bridge is to fill a gap in the dental arch caused by a missing tooth or teeth.

18 Aug 2017

Dermabrasion is a form of surgical treatment of skin scars and wrinkles, among other superficial skin conditions. It consists of scraping away the topmost layers of the skin to produce a smoother surface. It is usually performed under local anesthesia and the recovery may take up to 10 days roughly.

18 Aug 2017

Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis (IGH)

Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH), is a benign skin condition characterized by the presence of many round or oval hypopigmented patches varying in size from a few millimetres to 2 centimeters.

17 Aug 2017

Diet and Nutrition for Kidney Stones

Studies have shown that by changing food and nutrients, as well as consuming a combination of different foods and nutrients, kidney stones can be prevented.

17 Aug 2017

What is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is used to bridge the gap between two healthy teeth where one or more teeth are missing.

17 Aug 2017

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

The Cambridge diet is a very low-calorie diet plan designed for a rapid and drastic weight loss. It is basically a meal replacement diet that involves daily consumption of specially made shakes, soups, porridges and snack bars.

17 Aug 2017

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition in which the heart fails to pump normally due to the muscular walls of the ventricles becoming abnormally thickened and stiff.

17 Aug 2017

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disease of the heart muscles that reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood around the body effectively.

17 Aug 2017

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Differential Diagnosis

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis or SCFE is often not diagnosed until weeks or months after its onset . Its symptoms of vague pain in the groin or hip, or the thigh or knee, may be shared with many other hip disorders. Some of the more important differential diagnoses are discussed briefly below:

17 Aug 2017

Molluscum Contagiosum Diagnosis

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral, self-limited infection of the skin caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus, which is a pox virus. This condition is quite common, and it accounts for approximately one percent of all diagnoses in dermatology. The causative virus can be transmitted by casual or sexual contact, via infected fomites, and also by self-inoculation.

17 Aug 2017

Neuroanatomy of Neurogenic Bladder

Neurogenic bladder is a loss of bladder control caused by damage to the nerve supply of the bladder. The damage can involve the brain, the spinal cord, peripheral nerves, or any combination thereof.

17 Aug 2017

Anesthesiology Training

Anesthesiology is the medical specialty that focuses on the perioperative relief of pain. The specialists responsible for conducting the administration of anesthesia before, during or after a surgical procedure, are known as anesthesiologists. They are also known as anesthetists, depending on the country of practice.

17 Aug 2017

ADHD in Adults

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder of childhood but remains active into adulthood in about 10-60% of patients. The symptomatology does not differ from childhood to adulthood but it may become less intense. However, comorbid conditions may vary in adult ADHD.

16 Aug 2017

Neurogenic Bladder Symptoms

Neurogenic bladder is a type of urinary tract dysfunction caused by damage to the nerves that control retention and release of urine. Signs and symptoms of neurogenic bladder can vary widely between individuals. Some of the major signs of neurogenic bladder are recurrent urinary tract infections, leaking urine, overactive bladder, frequent urination, urinary retention, and underactive bladder.

16 Aug 2017

Testing for ADHD in Adults

Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a diagnosis that is primarily clinical, based upon the DSM-IV criteria.

16 Aug 2017

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

The new or Modified Atkins Diet (MAD) is an altered version of the original Atkins diet - a ketogenic weight loss eating plan with a low carbohydrate content.

16 Aug 2017

Sun Addiction: Evolutionary Survival Advantage?

Tanning is almost irresistible for thousands of healthy people who find it impossible to fight the need to bronze their skin. Once white skin was all the rage because it showed the person was rich enough not to have to work outside in the sun.

16 Aug 2017

Who Can Perform Dermabrasion?

Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are two procedures which have been extensively used to soften scar contours, treat severe acne or post-surgical scars, and assist in achieving better outcomes in several reconstructive surgical procedures on the face and neck.

16 Aug 2017

What Does an Anesthesiologist Do?

An anesthesiologist or anesthetist is a physician who specializes in the administration of anesthesia before, during or after a surgical procedure (i.e., in the perioperative period).

15 Aug 2017