What Is Atopic Dermatitis? Also known as eczema, this prevalent condition results in itchy, dry, and inflamed skin. While it typically manifests during childhood, it can onset at any age. Dermatologists who are board-certified possess the knowledge and skills to…
What Is a Hysteroscopic Polypectomy? Hysteroscopic polypectomy is a surgery where tissue growths or polyps found in the uterus are removed. Polyps are abnormal tissue growths that extend into the internal cavities of the body. The majority of these growths…
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is defined as a chronic disorder involving pain in tender points of muscles, bones, and joints along with fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood disturbances. Scientists think that fibromyalgia changes the way the brain and spinal cord…
Hypospadias surgery is a procedure done to correct a congenital anomaly known as hypospadias which affects newborn baby boys. Hypospadias is when the urethra, or the tube through which urine comes out, is not formed correctly and does not exit…
An Overview Detail on Glenn Procedure Glenn’s procedure is open-heart surgery for babies who require this surgery when they are about 4- 6 months of age. Glenn procedure is performed for children who are born with heart disorders such as…
A pediatric liver transplant is a medical procedure of transferring the liver of another person to a child who has a faulty liver. The liver for transplantation can be obtained from an unrelated, deceased donor or from a live-related donor…
What is Thoracentesis? Thoracentesis is a procedure that removes fluid or air from the lungs. The pleural space is reached by passing a needle through the chest wall. The narrow space that exists between the inner chest wall and the…
A thoracoscopy is one of the most common approaches used for the visualization of the surface of your lungs and the immediate surrounding area or the pleural space. These areas are visible to your healthcare provider through a thoracoscope; it…
An overview of Sjogren’s Syndrome Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease determined by the two chief signs of dry mucous membranes of the eyes and the oral cavity. The condition is known to be associated with other immune system diseases…
An Overview of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is the most prevalent form of lupus which is classified as an autoimmune disease that has no known cure. Some of the symptoms are tiredness, joint aches, and rashes with regions…
A penile implant is a medical prosthesis that is implanted inside the penis to facilitate erection for male patients suffering from ED. Penile implants are normally suggested whenever other forms of treatment for erectile dysfunction have not produced the desired…
An Overview of Testicular Implant Testicular Implant is carried out in males who have one testicle at birth or who have had the testicle removed for reasons such as cancer or accidental trauma including testicular torsion, and failure of descent…
