Nigeria marked three years free of endemic wild polio on Wednesday, with health officials saying the nation’s progress in fighting the crippling viral disease could result in the whole of Africa being declared polio-free early next year. The three-year milestone sets in motion a continent-wide process to ensure that all Read more…
Peroneal Tendon Subluxation Surgery The peroneal tendons are anatomical structures that attach the peroneal muscles to the outer part of the foot. One peroneal tendon attaches to the outer part of the midfoot, while the other tendon runs under the foot and attaches near the inside of the arch. The Read more…
Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of the ovaries. It is often performed to treat diseases such as ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer and to prevent ovarian cancer in high-risk patients. While oophorectomy can be done alone, it is often performed in conjunction with other surgical procedures such as hysterectomy. Types of Read more…
Femoral endarterectomy is a surgical procedure carried out to treat blockage of blood flow in the femoral artery. The femoral arteries are blood vessels in the groin area that carry blood to the legs. The femoral arteries may become blocked by fatty tissues thereby leading to difficulty in walking and Read more…
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is one of the most potent poisons known and as little as 1 gram of botulinum toxin could kill over 1 million people. Two kilograms could kill the entire human population of Earth. However, targeted and controlled Read more…
Bunionectomy – Overview Bunionectomy is a surgical procedure carried out to remove a bunion – a deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot. With a bunion, the big toe often bends towards the other toes and the joint becomes red and painful. The exact cause of Read more…
Patella Surgery – Overview The patella, also known as the kneecap is a circular-triangular bone that covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. Patella surgery may be indicated in several conditions associated with the patella. Reasons for Patella Surgery There may be the need for surgical 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…
Thumb arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints of the thumb. There are a number of distinct joints in the thumb, all of which can be affected by thumb arthritis. The inflammation may be due to “wear-and-tear” or osteoarthritis, a thumb injury, or rheumatoid arthritis. Thumb arthritis can lead to Read more…
Tonsillectomy Complications – Overview Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the palatine tonsils from the back of the throat. The palatine tonsils can often be seen as a flesh-colored, pinkish lump at the back of the throat. The tonsils appear whitish when they become inflamed or infected. The tonsils help Read more…
Snoring is a hoarse or harsh sound from the nose or mouth that occurs when breathing is partially obstructed while sleeping. Sometimes, the sound may be soft but in most cases, it can be loud and unpleasant causing sleep deprivation to the snorer and those around him. Snoring can be Read more…
What Does a Pediatrician Do? – Overview Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician is a doctor that specializes in this area of medicine and is focused on the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, adolescents, Read more…
History of Surgery – Overview 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 otherwise inaccessible tissues. The history of surgery can be Read more…
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery – Overview Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is a surgical procedure that involves the opening of the passages of the paranasal sinuses to allow for proper drainage of the nose using a nasal endoscope. The paranasal sinuses are a group of four air-filled spaces that the nasal cavity. The Read more…