Parathyroid Cancer
What is Parathyroid Cancer (Parathyroid Carcinoma)? Parathyroid cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the tissue of your parathyroid glands. Your parathyroid glands are usually located behind your thyroid — a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. Healthcare professionals don’t use the four-stage naming system for parathyroid cancer that’s commonly used […]
The Best Age for Liposuction
What is the Right Age to Have Liposuction? The answer to this question can vary based on who you ask. However, younger patients tend to do better with liposuction because their skin is elastic enough to shrink down to size after the excess fat is removed. Mature patients may not have enough skin elasticity […]
Anovulation
What is Anovulation? Anovulation happens when an egg (ovum) doesn’t release from your ovary during your menstrual cycle. An egg is needed to have a pregnancy. Since multiple hormones are involved in ovulation, there are many causes of anovulation. Chronic anovulation is a common cause of infertility. Before Anovulation Treatment How does ovulation work? Ovulation […]
heavy menstrual bleeding menorrhagia
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia) What is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia)? Heavy menstrual bleeding (formerly called menorrhagia) is when your periods are extremely heavy or prolonged. “Heavy” means that your period lasts longer than seven days or that you lose more blood than is typical during menstruation. You may bleed so much that you have to […]
Chorionic Villus Sampling for Prenatal Diagnosis
What is Chorionic Villus Sampling? Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a type of prenatal testing. You may choose to undergo this genetic testing during pregnancy to check your unborn baby (fetus) for health conditions like Down syndrome. It also confirms sex. CVS testing takes a small sample of cells from the placenta, the organ that […]
cataract aftercare
Cataract Surgery Aftercare What patients can expect after having cataract surgery Immediately after cataract surgery Before you leave the day surgery, you will be prescribed eye drops or other medication to prevent infection, reduce inflammation and control eye pressure. You’ll need to apply the eye drops several times daily for about the first week following […]
Pregnancy Complications
Complications can arise in pregnancies for many reasons. Sometimes a woman’s existing health conditions contribute to problems. Other times, new conditions arise because of hormonal and body changes that occur during pregnancy. Always talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your risk of complications during pregnancy. Some of the most common complications […]
intracerebral hemorrhage treatment
Intracerebral Hemorrhage What is Intracerebral Hemorrhage? Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is when blood suddenly bursts into brain tissue, causing damage to your brain. Symptoms usually appear suddenly during ICH. They include headache, weakness, confusion, and paralysis, particularly on one side of your body. The buildup of blood puts pressure on your brain and interferes with its […]
Who is Eligible for Deep Brain Stimulation
Who is a candidate for deep brain stimulation surgery? Before being considered a candidate for deep brain stimulation (DBS), patients must undergo an extensive evaluation process. Ideally, a multidisciplinary team of specialists including a neurologist, neurosurgeon, neuropsychologist and psychiatrist will assess the patient. If patients are well managed on medications, DBS is not considered. Candidates […]
Orchitis
What is Orchitis? Orchitis is an inflammation of one or both testicles. Bacterial or viral infections can cause orchitis, or the cause can be unknown. Orchitis is most often the result of a bacterial infection, such as a sexually transmitted infection (STI). In some cases, the mumps virus can cause orchitis. Bacterial orchitis might […]