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Dental Crown Complications

There are some possible risks and complications associated with dental crowns that may affect patients even when the procedure is performed perfectly and they follow proper oral care practices.

28 Aug 2017

Vaginal Atresia

Vaginal atresia is a condition in which part of the vagina fails to canalize and is therefore closed or absent. It occurs in about 1 in 5,000 births.

28 Aug 2017

What Happens When your Waters Break?

Throughout a normal pregnancy, the fetus is enclosed in a growing sac of watery fluid called the amniotic fluid, from the name of the sac which secretes it, the amniotic sac. The water protects the fetus from trauma as well as from infection.

28 Aug 2017

Vesicoureteral Reflux Symptoms

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the name of a condition in which there is abnormal flow of urine backwards from the bladder into the ureters.

28 Aug 2017

Hip Impingement in Children

Hip impingement is also called femoroacetabular impingement and is an important cause of hip pain in childhood and early adolescence.

28 Aug 2017

Who Gets Walking Pneumonia?

Walking pneumonia is a respiratory infection which affects the lungs. It is a milder infection than pneumonia and is also known as community acquired pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, and mycoplasma pneumonia. It is a contagious disease which requires long term contact with the infected person for transmission of the illness.

28 Aug 2017

Average Labia and Clitoral Length

The labia minora are the small folds of thin and delicate skin that lie on each side of the actual vaginal introitus

28 Aug 2017

Labia Reduction Surgery

Labial reduction is a term used to describe any surgical procedure that is intended to reduce the size and volume of the labia minora. The criteria for labial reduction are either functional or aesthetic, though in the majority of cases the latter is predominant. This is surprising in view of the fact that the ideal female vulva does not exist, rather a wide range of labial lengths and widths, as well as clitoral sizes.

28 Aug 2017

Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery and Recovery

Dupuytren’s contracture is a disease which impacts one’s fingers and hands. The condition essentially causes the tendons in the hand and fingers to pull, or contract, toward the palm, where the tissue has thickened. Sometimes Dupuytren’s affects both hands simultaneously, but it also can affect just one.

28 Aug 2017

What is Vaginal Hypoplasia?

Vaginal hypoplasia refers to the underdevelopment of the vagina or birth canal. It may be present in various grades, of which the most severe is vaginal agenesis, or complete absence of the vagina.

28 Aug 2017

Kidney Stones: Symptoms and Causes

Kidney stones are often asymptotic and cause no noticeable signs, which makes them difficult to diagnose. However, when the stone travels from the kidney to the bladder, it may get caught in the ureter. The stone can block urine flow from the kidney and cause swelling, discomfort and pain to affected individuals. Although there is no single or definite cause, there are quite a few factors that can heighten the risk of stone formation.

28 Aug 2017

Kidney Stones - Treatment

The treatment decision for kidney stones is based on the stone type, severity of the condition, and duration of the symptoms in patients. Though plenty of treatment options are available, the procedure that best suits an individual should be discussed to help improving efficacy of treatment and patient outcomes.

27 Aug 2017

Kidney Stones - Nephrolithiasis

Higher levels of salts and minerals in the urine may result in the formation of kidney stones.

27 Aug 2017

Hip Impingement Treatment

Hip impingement or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) of the hip is a condition in which the components of the hip joint collide at non-articular parts during the hip’s passage through the normal range of motion, making anterior flexion and internal rotation of the hip beyond 90 degrees uncomfortable or impossible.

25 Aug 2017

Epidemiology of Genital Mycoplasmas

A group of pathogenic microorganisms generally known as genital mycoplasmas, that were identified as early as 1898, are frequently encountered in the lower genitourinary tract of sexually active men and women. Although their prevalence might be high among healthy people, they are also responsible for various infectious syndromes and potential complications.

25 Aug 2017

Aarskog Syndrome Causes and Diagnosis

Aarskog syndrome is a rare inherited genetic disorder that affects the skeleton, genitals, muscles, stature, and overall appearance. The fingers, toes, and face are the major parts that are frequently affected. Males are considered to be the primary victims of this syndrome, with a few cases of females being affected. Aarskog syndrome is known to inhibit growth, which may not be identified until the age of three.

25 Aug 2017

Cancer of the Middle and Inner Ear

The development of cancer in the middle and inner ear is rare.

25 Aug 2017

Risks of Dental Braces

Applying dental braces is generally considered to be a safe procedure but there are some risks associated with their use, which are discussed in more detail below.

25 Aug 2017

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Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma and Personalized Medicine

Follicular lymphoma is a personalized disease in itself, which makes it difficult to apply averages to its treatment. It is established that it occurs far more frequently in the elderly.

24 Aug 2017

Vesicoureteral Reflux Epidemiology

The backward flow of urine from the bladder to the ureters is referred to as vesicoureteral reflux. Signs and symptoms vary, depending on the age of the child. Parents may notice a failure of their infants to thrive as well as anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy that may or may not be accompanied by fever.

24 Aug 2017