Adenocarcinoma Cancers
What is Adenocarcinoma? If you’ve been told that you have adenocarcinoma, it means that you have cancer in the glands that line your organs. This type of cancer can affect several different areas of your body, including the: . Breast. . Prostate. . Pancreas. . Esophagus. . Colon/rectum. . Stomach. . Lungs. About Iranian […]
Veneers problem
Problems with Veneers What are disadvantages of dental veneers? Dental veneers have some drawbacks, which are as follows: . Alteration of teeth: To fit the veneers, the tooth in focus needs to be altered or partially shed. This leads to weakening of the healthy teeth. Customized veneers are created with proper measurements to ensure minimum […]
Uterine Cancer
What is Uterine Cancer? Uterine cancer is a general term that describes cancers of your uterus, or womb. Uterine cancer includes two types of cancer: endometrial cancer (more common) and uterine sarcoma. . Endometrial cancer develops in the endometrium, the inner lining of your uterus. It’s one of the most common gynecologic cancers — […]
Miscarriage
What is a Miscarriage? A miscarriage (also called a spontaneous abortion) is the unexpected ending of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks of gestation. Just because it’s called a “miscarriage” doesn’t mean you did something wrong in carrying the pregnancy. Most miscarriages are beyond your control and occur because the fetus stops growing. […]
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
What is Nasopharyngeal Cancer? Nasopharyngeal cancer affects the tissue that connects the back of your nose to the back of your mouth. This area is called the nasopharynx, and it’s located just above the roof of your mouth, at the base of your skull. When you breathe in through your nose, air flows through […]
Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD)
What is a Subcutaneous ICD? A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) is an electronic device that constantly monitors your heart rhythm. When it detects a very fast, abnormal heart rhythm, it delivers energy to the heart muscle. This causes the heart to beat in a normal rhythm again. An S-ICD is different from a […]
Complication of deep brain stimulation for parkinsons disease
Risks and Complications of deep brain stimulation (DBS) Although deep brain stimulation is minimally invasive and considered safe, any type of surgery has the risk of complications. Also, the brain stimulation itself can cause side effects. Complications of DBS fall into three categories: surgery complications, hardware (device and wires) complications, and stimulation-related complications. . […]
Cesarean Section Complications
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks of C-Section complications. It is important to know and understand your risks before having a cesarean procedure. A good understanding will help you in your discussions with your health care provider and help you make informed decisions. C-Section Complications for Mother and Baby Cesarean Complications and […]
Can I Lose Weight After a Tummy Tuck?
Lose Weight After a Tummy Tuck You can absolutely lose weight after a tummy tuck. However, the amount of weight you will lose after this procedure, also known as abdominoplasty, depends on several factors. Some of these factors include how much excess skin you have, how much fat you need to be removed, […]
Can Bad Liposuction be fixed?
Can Botched Liposuction Be Corrected? There’s nothing worse than realizing that a previous cosmetic procedure didn’t turn out the way you hoped. These mistakes can happen as a result of many various problems. In some cases, the patient wasn’t a good candidate for the procedure. In others, the plastic surgeon didn’t have the right […]