Is Rib Removal Surgery Safe? – Overview As humans, we all have 24 ribs (12 pairs), yet some of us have 26 ribs at birth (13 pairs). To safeguard our hearts, lungs, and other internal organs, ribs are mostly used. Not every rib in the body is thought to be Read more…
What is Diverticulitis – Overview Diverticulitis is the infection or inflammation of sacks that can develop in your bowel. Diverticula are the medical term for these sacks. The sacks are typically not dangerous. They might appear anywhere in your bowel. Diverticulosis is the term used to describe them if you Read more…
Emergency hernia surgery Abdominal wall hernias are one of the most common conditions encountered by surgeons. More than 2.3 million abdominal hernia repairs took place in U.S hospitals alone in the first decade of the 21st century. Approximately 25% of these procedures were performed emergently. Why do hernias develop? What Read more…
Prostate Cancer Surgery Prostate cancer (prostate adenocarcinoma) is a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas that develops from cells of the glandular epithelium or connective tissue. Nowadays, prostate cancer (PC) is the most common type of cancer in men, after skin cancer. The risk increases with age and is highest after Read more…
If the events of the past year have left you feeling emotionally deflated, you’re not alone. Cheer has been in short supply during the pandemic, and you may be in serious need of a mood boost. Yet while this slice of time may have been unusually stressful, people often struggle Read more…
“Sleep on it. Things will look better in the morning.” This advice, often given by a parent, is said with love and good intentions, but it still makes us roll our eyes, because we just want to go to sleep — not think, not assess options. We certainly don’t want Read more…
Much has been written about the benefits of mindfulness. There is research suggesting it can counter stress, relieve chronic pain, and even improve aspects of mood, thinking, and memory. But how does it actually work? Does mindfulness actually produce detectable changes in the brain? Mindfulness improves attention In a recently published study, researchers at the University 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…
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…
Inflammation is both an old and a new idea in medicine. Roman physicians 2,000 years ago noted that wounds that were healing and joints that suffered from arthritis (like yours) became red, warm, swollen, and painful. It was like they were on fire: inflammare was the verb for setting on fire. But Read more…
Keeping your heart healthy requires a combination of strategies, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and managing stress. Adding a dietary supplement may seem like another means of protection. But be careful. Unlike prescription medications, supplements are often sold without evidence that they work or they’re safe. There’s Read more…
Operculectomy – Overview Operculectomy is a minor surgical procedure that involves the removal of the operculum, i.e. the flap of gum that covers a partially erupted tooth. The procedure is carried out to treat pericoronitis which is characterized by inflammation and pain of the operculum. Pericoronitis is most common among Read more…
While many people might be taking a pass on formal New Year’s resolutions this year, others may mark a fresh start this month by resolving to make up for poor eating habits of the past. But this motivation is often focused on a diet that’s too ambitious, or too restrictive. Read more…
Feeling good may be in short supply these days. The pandemic is on the upswing again, and many of us anticipate spending the colder months ahead cooped up in our homes with computer screens as our only windows into the world. Meanwhile, climate-related natural disasters are driving thousands of people Read more…