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History of Newborn Hearing Screening

Newborn hearing should and can be screened in order to detect severe-to-profound hearing loss. This was the conclusion of the life work of the renowned audiologist Marion Downs.

31 Aug 2017

Assisted Birth: Forceps or Vacuum Delivery

Assisted vaginal birth refers to the use of a specially designed instrument to help with delivery during the last part of labor. It is also referred to as operative vaginal delivery, and accounts for about 5 percent of all deliveries in the USA.

31 Aug 2017

Procedure for Dental Extraction

The procedure for dental extraction typically involves a consultation to go over the specific situation of the patient, administration of anesthesia, loosening, and extraction of the tooth.

31 Aug 2017

Reasons for a Dental Extraction

Most patients prefer to avoid having a tooth removed, and dentists usually recommend saving the biological tooth if it is possible. However, dental extraction or tooth removal may be the option in some cases. There are several possible reasons for dental extraction, such as severe tooth damage, orthodontic treatment, and abnormal tooth development. Each of these is discussed in more detail below.

31 Aug 2017

International Classification of Vesicoureteral Reflux

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), the most common urinary tract pathology in children, is a term which denotes the backward flow of urine from the bladder to the ureters. It may be primary or secondary, depending on whether the condition occurs in the presence of a normal or dysfunctional urinary tract, respectively.

31 Aug 2017

Labial Reduction: Central Wedge Resection Technique

Plastic surgery to change the shape and size of the labia minora is one form of labiaplasty. Labial reduction is requested by women who feel that their labia are too large.

31 Aug 2017

Dermabrasion During Pregnancy

Dermabrasion is a procedure in which the superficial layers of the skin are removed. This uses rough-edged tools like a diamond fraise or burr, or a wire brush, to gently peel off the topmost layers of the epidermis and thus allow new smooth skin to grow back over the deeper layers.

31 Aug 2017

What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion or ‘power peel’ is a type of cosmetic skin surgery in which the outermost or most superficial layers of the skin are removed using a fine abrasive applied very gently. It is not a one-time treatment but is usually repeated at intervals, leading to the formation of a new skin layer which is smoother. Its aim is to improve the youthful appearance of the skin.

31 Aug 2017

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