An ingrown nail is a nail condition in which the nail grows so that it cuts into one or both sides of the nail bed. Ingrown nail often results in pain, redness, swelling and sometimes, an infection. Ingrown nail occur most commonly on the toenails (ingrown toenail) and mostly problematic Read more…
Being overweight, a condition known as obesity has been linked with increased risk of various diseases ranging from cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis to certain types of cancer and as a result the importance weight loss cannot be over-emphasized. There are different weight loss techniques and Read more…
Capsulotomy is a type of eye surgery in which an incision is made into the capsule of the crystalline lens of the eye. In cataract surgery, the lens capsule is usually retained and used to contain and position the intraocular lens implant (IOL). There are two type of capsulotomy depending Read more…
The newest dietary guidelines for Americans say that many Americans don’t get enough of four vital nutrients. Over time, a shortfall of these nutrients may affect different aspects of your health, from teeth and bones to your heart, gut, muscles, blood pressure, weight, and more. What is a nutritional shortfall? Read more…
Capsulectomy – Overview Capsulectomy is the surgical removal of tissue capsule, i.e fibrous scar tissue which forms around the breast implant. The capsule is composed of fibroblasts, collagen, and blood vessels. Capsular contracture is the immune system’s protective response against the presence of a foreign object, which leads to the Read more…
Even if you enjoy exercising outdoors, there are times when it’s too cold, too hot, or otherwise uncomfortable or impractical to walk, jog, or cycle outside. And like many people, perhaps you’ve let your gym membership lapse. So how do you make sure you’re getting an aerobic, heart-protecting workout most Read more…
Vitrectomy is a surgical operation to remove some or all of the vitreous humor from the eye in order to treat eye conditions such as retinal detachment, macular pucker, diabetic retinopathy etc. The vitreous humor is the clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina of Read more…
Depression among older adults is more common than ever. And the most significant threat is that many don’t seek help. Depression may be more common as people age, but perhaps the biggest threat to older adults’ mental health is that many of them fail to recognize its symptoms and seriousness. Read more…
Laser cataract surgery, also known as refractive Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (ReLACS) involves the removal of the natural eye lens which has developed an opacification (cloudiness) known as cataract with the aid of a laser which provides a more reliable, repeatable, precise incision than a surgeon can do by hand, i.e Read more…
Hemorrhoids are painful, unpleasant, and, um, well, difficult to talk about. But they actually are quite common: about half of people over age 50 have had them. However, they’re easy to treat and manage. “Hemorrhoids can be troublesome and embarrassing, but they often shrink on their own with simple self-help Read more…