Inguinal Hernia Surgery: Types and Complications
There are two kinds of procedures for this type of hernia. Learn what they are and know what kind of complications may occur with inguinal hernia …
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Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease. It is caused by the immune system mounting an unwanted response against …
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Have you experienced nerve damage from surgery? If so, read on to learn more about the symptoms and what can be done to treat it.
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If you have ever suffered from it, you know exactly what pinched sciatic nerve symptoms feel like. Your pain intensity will vary depending upon the …
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An analysis of Popeye’s Chicken Nutrition facts indicate that much of Popeye’s Chicken have high calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. …
Continue ReadingReasons for Lap Band Surgery Failure
Lap band surgery failure is more common than many bariatric doctors willingly admit to. There are several reasons for failure with these weight loss …
Continue ReadingSuccessful Hip Replacement Surgery
Go back to your favorite activities with hip replacement surgery. New minimally invasive procedures lessen pain, complications, and get you back on …
Continue ReadingThe Vagus Nerve Disorders: Gastroparesis, Locked-In Syndrome, Aphonia and Dysphagia
One of the cranial nerves, the vagus nerve controls many parts of the body, like digestion and the larynx. Learn about the different types of vagus …
Continue ReadingWhat to Know About Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT)
Portal vein thrombosis is a potentially deadly condition with very few recognizable symptoms. Learn about this condition in this comprehensive …
Continue ReadingInformation on Optic Nerve Disorders and Vision
The function of the optic nerve is to carry images formed at the retina to the visual cortex where the brain can understand them. If the optic nerve …
Continue ReadingGuidelines for Art Therapy Certification
Art therapy certification involves more than just a love of art and people, although that is a great start. An art therapist must first hold a masters …
Continue ReadingHow Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Works to Treat Acute and Chronic Pain
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS, is a pain relief treatment that delivers mild electrical current to nerves that cause acute or …
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