Standard treatment modes for localized prostate cancer includes surgery (radical prostectomy), radiotherapy and active monitoring of the disease. Cyroablation has been gaining popularity as a minimally invasive treatment option for primary and recurrent prostate cancer during the past decade. Cryotherapy…
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Hymen replacement surgery is a sensitive topic for many. In the United States it is considered to be a waste of money as virginity isn’t nearly as prized as it is in other countries. However, for those that come from…
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Lithium, the third element of the period table of chemical elements, is a soft metal used to treat bipolar disorder. Though it is commonly associated with batteries and other electronic applications, it has been in use medically since the 1800s…
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Disc herniation is a complication seen following traumatic accidents related to the spine and it is most likely to occur in the lumbar discs than in other sites. The condition will make a cartilages disc between the vertebral bodies to…
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If your liver is failing then your doctor may recommend that you receive a liver transplant. Unfortunately, having a liver transplant done can sometimes come with serious consequences. In this article, I will discuss what these consequences are. Loss of…
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A discectomy or discectomy can be either a major or minor surgery, depending on the method of removal used. By definition, it is the surgical removal of the damaged portion of a herniated disk in your spine. When a herniated…
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To change the focus from patient care to money is the most obvious mistake. A business, however customer orientated has a primary objective of making money, whereas a service is about providing care and treatment at the optimum level available….
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A small bowel obstruction is a serious medical condition in which the normal flow of digested food and intestinal secretions is blocked. The most frequent causes of small bowel obstruction are hernias and adhesions, though tumors and strictures can cause…
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Preparing for surgery is intimidating. Several details can be overlooked if you are not careful. This article was written in hopes of being informative and helpful for all people facing surgery. One of the most import aspects of preparing for surgery are…
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Suppose you were to perform first aid and end up saving a person’s life. You’d feel mighty proud, wouldn’t you? This act, which may well have added 40 human years to this earth would reaffirm your knowledge that you are,…
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