Obese teens who have surgery to lose weight report better quality of life, less joint pain and fewer physical limitations after their operations than before, a new study suggests. Researchers followed 242 obese teens who had so-called metabolic and bariatric surgery to lose weight over three years, starting when they Read more…
Scoliosis is a medical condition in which the spine is curved sideways. The curve is usually “S” or “C”-shaped. In some, the degree of curve is stable, while in others, it increases over time. Mild scoliosis does not typically cause problems, but severe cases can interfere with breathing. Usually, no Read more…
Hernia refers to the abnormal exit of tissue or an organ through the wall of the cavity in which it normally resides, causing a bulge to be felt. There are different types of hernia depending on the location. Some hernias include inguinal hernia, hiatus, incisional and umbilical hernias. Most of Read more…
Gallbladder surgery, also known as cholecystectomy refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder. The gall bladder is a pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver and stores bile, the fluid which helps in digesting fatty foods. Gallbladder surgery is a common treatment of gallstones causing pain and discomfort. The surgery Read more…
Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellbeing. The importance and benefits of exercise cannot be over-emphasized. The top 10 benefits of exercise are as follows: 1. Fitness Physical fitness is your ability to carry out tasks such as sports, occupations and Read more…
A branchial cleft cyst is a cyst as a swelling in the lateral part of the neck near the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Sometimes, the branchial cleft cyst can occur with an opening known as the fistula. The cause is usually due to a birth defect arising from the failure of fusion Read more…
Surgery is the branch of medicine that deals with the physical manipulation of a bodily structure to diagnose, prevent, or cure a disease. The patient’s tissues are cut during this technique to permit the manipulation of tissues that are otherwise inaccessible. The history of surgery can be traced back to Read more…
Spinal fusion surgery is an orthopedic procedure that is carried out to join two or more vertebrae. It is also known as spondylodesis and it can be performed at any level in the spine, i.e on the cervical, thoracic or lumbar vertebrae, thereby preventing movement between the fused vertebrae. There Read more…
Laser hair removal refers to process of removing unwanted hair growth on the body using laser technology. The light emitted from the laser converts light into heat and damages the hair follicle, thus inhibiting hair growth in a process known as photothermolysis. The procedure is safe and in 1997, the Read more…
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor of the lung that results in uncontrollable growth of cells in the lung tissues. The growth of cancerous cells is spread by means of the lymphatic system to nearby tissues and organs in a process known as metastasis. For this reason, early detection and Read more…