Oral Cancer Screening
What is Oral Cancer Screening? Oral cancer screening is an examination performed by a dentist or doctor to look for signs of cancer or precancerous conditions in your mouth. The goal of oral cancer screening is to identify mouth cancer early, when there is a greater chance for a cure. Most dentists perform an […]
Facts about lasik risks
Is Lasik Eye Surgery Dangerous? How Safe Is Lasik Eye Surgery? Risks and Side effects Lasik Eye Surgery Complications that result in a loss of vision are very rare. But certain side effects of LASIK eye surgery, particularly dry eyes and temporary visual problems such as glare, are fairly common. These usually clear up after […]
Esophageal Cancer Treatment
What is Esophageal Cancer? Esophageal cancer is a cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach. Your esophagus helps move the food you swallow from the back of your throat to your stomach to be digested. Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells […]
Blepharoplasty Recovery
Blepharoplasty Aftercare and Recovery Your surgeon will discuss how long it will be before you can return to your normal level of activity and work. After surgery, you and your caregiver will receive detailed instructions about your post-surgery care, including information about: . Normal symptoms you will experience . Potential signs of complication For […]
Meniscus Surgery
What is Meniscus Surgery? Meniscus surgery is a common operation to remove or repair a torn meniscus, a piece of cartilage in the knee. The surgery requires a few small incisions and takes about an hour. Recovery and rehabilitation take a few weeks. The procedure can reduce pain, improve mobility and stability, and get […]
Osseous Surgery
What is Osseous Surgery? If you have a healthy mouth, there should be less than a 2- to 3-millimeter (mm) pocket (rift) between the base of your teeth and gums. Gum disease can increase the size of these pockets. When the gap between your teeth and gums becomes deeper than 5 mm, the area […]
Kidney Stone Surgery Complications
Complications after Kidney Stone Surgery Complications can occur after the treatment of large kidney stones. Your surgeon should explain these to you before you have the procedure. Possible complications will depend on the type of treatment you have and the size and position of your stones. Complications could include: . Sepsis, an infection that […]
Dental implant problems
Dental Implant Complications and Failure Early and late dental implant failure A dental implant is a metal post that’s surgically attached to the jaw bone to support an artificial tooth. Once in place, a restorative dentist or oral surgeon mounts a replacement tooth to the implant. Dental implants have a high success rate, but some […]
What is Deep Brain Stimulation Used for
What kinds of neurologic conditions can be treated with deep brain stimulation? Deep brain stimulation is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat a variety of movement and neurologic disorders including: . Parkinson’s disease . Essential tremor . Dystonia . Epilepsy . Obsessive compulsive disorder Deep brain stimulation is also being studied […]
Hysteroscopy
What is Hysteroscopy? Hysteroscopy is a procedure that can be used to both diagnose and treat causes of abnormal bleeding. The procedure allows your doctor to look inside your uterus with a tool called a hysteroscope. This is a thin, lighted tube that is inserted into the vagina to examine the cervix and inside […]