Archive for the 'Surgery' Category

 Omega-3 May Reduce Endometriosis Risk

(HealthDay News) — Women who consume high levels of trans fats have a 48 percent increased risk of endometriosis, while those who eat diets rich in omega-3 oils are 22 percent less likely to develop the condition, a new study finds. In endometriosis, pieces of the womb lining (endometrium) are found outside of the womb. Some women experience no symptoms, but many suffer severe pain



 What Are the Side Effects of Lasik Surgery and How Common Are They?

You have this eye problem for years and you want to get rid of it. That is why you are planning to have a Lasik surgery so that you will have a fast and effective outcome as what the doctors or other people are trying to say. But before taking the action you should also put to consideration the saying, “nothing is perfect.”



 Why is Modern Day Cataract Surgery So Exciting?

Cataracts, or the normal age-related clouding of the human lens, still remains the most common (curable) cause of blindness in third world countries today. Treating cataracts has been described in the most ancient manuscripts and scriptures of every recorded culture over the last several thousand years



 Bayer’s Nexavar fails to gain NICE approval in liver cancer

“The drug, also known as sorafenib, extended lives by an average of 2.8 months at a cost of 27,000 pounds ($38,853) for each patient, NICE said. The Leverkusen, Germany-based company had offered to pay for every fourth pack of Nexavar when used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of cancer that starts in the liver. Few patients with the disease are able to undergo the surgery that could potentially cure them, NICE said.”   Source: Bloomberg No surprises there really and consistent with the approach the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has taken over the last few years.



 Difficulties Surrounding Basic Tendon Strain

By Tom Nicholson Regardless of the way anyone may describe the feeling, tendon strain is excruciatingly painful. This can occur during an injury that stretches the tendons inside the body in an abnormal way. Tendons inside the body connect the muscles and bones.



 Are we becoming immune to daily gene announcements?

The other day I clicked on a link someone shared on Twitter about new findings in breast cancer genes, which sounded really cool and interesting.  On clicking through it turned out to be a rather disappointing Reuters release on several fronts: Where’s the link to the original article (in these days of social sharing leaving it out is plain lazy)? What/where are the ” five common genetic factors” exactly?  No mention is made of them



 Spine Surgery in India: Low Cost With International Standard

For most of the people who have their first experience with low back pain, the main question that they often ask themselves, “Will I be able to get better without surgery ?” Fortunately, the numbers are on your side. …



 Should I be embarrassed for having plastic surgery? « YUG.com

I am planning to get plastic surgery on my face and I am a bit worried that people might judge me differently when they find out that I had some plastic surgery done to my face. I plan to get a nose job along with eyelifts. …



 Surgery pioneer returns to teach students | Otago Daily Times …

“The medical care of surgical patients is also interesting and rewarding and just as important as the surgery itself. Then there are the personal interaction aspects. Often people think surgeons don’t interact with patients because the …



 Full Coverage Dental Insurance

Full Coverage Dental Insurance And What You Ought To Know By : Cha Chon Full coverage dental insurance isn’t precisely as most everyone may suspect, in assuming that it’ll include all tooth requirements. Rather, full coverage dental insurance is really a regular protection, which covers the fundamental tooth requirements. Like any other form of medical protection, you’ll spend a premium and also the full dental insurance coverage provider will include the rest