It is estimated that 40% of incidences of breast cancer are first detected through self-exams or when a woman notices a lump in her breast. Although clinical exams and mammograms are important factors in detecting breast cancer, even before there is a detectable lump, self-exams can fill in the times between professional visits. All women…
Medical advancements have made it possible to learn more about our genetic makeup, including what diseases are hereditary. If you are considering starting a family, there are tests that can be used to predict the chance of your baby being born with certain diseases. It is a very personal choice to decide whether to undergo…
It is understandable that those who have severe scars on their face often seek cosmetic surgery options. While you can hide other scars on your body, those on your face are impossible to conceal. Severe scarring can even impact your ability to smile, frown and be expressive with your facial muscles. Facial cosmetic or plastic…
Those that have suffered from severe acne have undoubtedly undergone medical treatment, often with little success. Even if the acne is eventually controlled through medications, the patients are usually left with acne scarring on their skin which can be embarrassing and affect their self-esteem. There are cosmetic surgery options that can be used to minimize…
Microtia is an ear deformity that affect an estimated one out of 6.000-12,000 children at birth. The word microtia means ‘little ear’, due to the underdevelopment of the ear that is apparent from this birth defect. There are many different stages of microtia, with some children having a deformed ear, others having a smaller ear…
Many people are skeptical about undergoing surgery to improve their face. While there are plenty of success stories of how plastic surgery can be used to enhance a person’s appearance, it is not always the right choice for everyone. Another option is temporary solutions like dermal fillers that can offer similar benefits of many types…
You don’t realize how much you rely on using both of your hands until you experience a painful wrist or forearm fracture. Often cause by a fall, a fracture to the bones in either the carpal bones in the wrist or to the radius or ulna usually is treated with resetting the bones and placing…
Do you have a kid that joined the football team this year? There are few sports that build the team mentality better than football. It is not just a sport – it is a way for young people to learn how to be a working part of a team, to understand how it feels to…
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Unfortunately, many people feel this way even though they have sought medical help to no avail. Western medicine and traditional physicians often only treat symptoms, medicating to offer relief to their patients without ever under covering what is causing the symptoms. If you are one…
Hair loss or alopecia in one form or another affects about one-quarter of the people in the U.S. every year. It is not just aging men that experience thinning hair or balding; both men and women of any age or race can begin losing their hair for a variety of reasons. Many types of alopecia…
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