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Patient Care for Dental Crowns

Patients who have had a dental crown placed should be aware of what to expect and the best ways to care for the crown going into the future. This article will cover the most important aspects, such as the care of temporary and permanent dental crowns and recommended oral care and dental checkups.

30 Aug 2017

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Causes

Cancer that forms in blood and bone marrow is called chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). In chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the word “chronic” denotes slow progress and the word "lymphocytic" means deceased white blood cells.

30 Aug 2017

Skin Cancer and Depuytren's Contracture

Dupuytren’s disease (also known as Dupuytren’s contracture) is a benign condition of the skin characterized by the overgrowth of myofibroblasts. The reasons for this type of proliferation are unknown as yet, though several conditions have been postulated to be associated with increased risk of developing this condition.

30 Aug 2017

Vesicoureteral Reflux Management and Treatment

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the backward flow of urine from the urinary bladder to the ureters. It is a condition that may manifest as either primary or secondary, depending on the presence of normal or abnormal urinary tracts, respectively.

30 Aug 2017

Dental Implant Risks

When an experienced dentist performs dental implant surgery, it is considered to be one of the safest and most predictable types of dental surgery.

30 Aug 2017

Genetics of Hair Color

Hair color is the phenotypic modification of genes related to hair that shows noticeable variations within humans. Generally, hair colors are classified into dark and light in which the former is predominant.

30 Aug 2017

Labiaplasty: Medical Reasons

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that refers to the reduction in size of the labia minora, the thin inner lips of the vaginal introitus.

30 Aug 2017

Solar Elastosis / Actinic Elastosis

Solar or actinic elastosis is a condition associated with chronic ultraviolet damage superimposed on aging skin. It presents as a yellowish thickened appearance to the skin which is bumpy and covered with furrows.

30 Aug 2017

What is Dermabrasion?

Dermabrasion is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which the most superficial layers of the epidermis are removed to smooth the skin. It is typically performed in the doctor’s office or outpatient clinic, by a plastic or dermatologic surgeon.

30 Aug 2017

Giving Blood

Most people can donate blood. Men can donate blood every 12 weeks and women can donate every 16 weeks. We should ensure the safety of both the person who is donating blood and the patient who receives the blood. Blood donation is a simple process and saves many lives. Donor’s blood is collected and can be used to treat patients who are in need.

29 Aug 2017

Vaginal Hypoplasia Treatment

Vaginal hypoplasia refers to a condition in which the vagina is much smaller than normal, and is not capable of supporting its normal functions. These include sexual penile penetration, allowing the passage of a baby during birth, and providing a protected outlet for menstrual and other uterine secretions to leave the body.

29 Aug 2017

Genital Mycoplasmas and their Effect on Pregnancy

Genital mycoplasmas (which contains well-known and representative species such as Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis and Mycoplasma genitalium) are a group of small microorganisms usually found in sexually active women and men. They lack a cell wall and have the propensity to adhere to mucosal surfaces, and sometimes even the ability to enter the cells (as is the case with Mycoplasma genitalium).

29 Aug 2017

Signs Labor Has Begun

Labor is defined as the physiological process by which the pregnant uterus is emptied of its contents - namely, the fetus and the placenta - through the birth canal. It is classically divided into three stages.

29 Aug 2017

Vaginal Atresia Treatment

Vaginal atresia is a condition that occurs when the urogenital sinus does not give rise to the lower third of the vagina.

29 Aug 2017

Monitoring Children with Vesicoureteral Reflux

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) occurs when there is a backward flow of urine from the bladder to the ureters. It may be primary or secondary and is mostly seen in the pediatric population. Signs and symptoms vary depending on the age of the child and may include failure to thrive, diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia, lethargy, vague abdominal pain and fever.

29 Aug 2017

Photophobia (Light Sensitivity) Causes

Photophobia, otherwise known as light sensitivity, is a symptom in which the eyes become sensitive and intolerant to light.

29 Aug 2017

History of Dental Braces

Although dental braces have become much more common in modern society, there is a long history of their use, with some evidence dating as far back as ancient times.

29 Aug 2017

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Treatment and Surgery

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a condition in which the epiphysis on the femoral head is displaced posteriorly with respect to the femoral neck, altering the mechanics and articular structure of the joint and eventually causing inability to put any weight on the affected hip without pain.

29 Aug 2017