A broken blood vessel in the eye can appear as a a serious eye injury. The visual side effects are much more frightening to a patient than what is actually occurring.
During the fall months mold flourishes in tropical areas, causing more damage to the immune system and can prolong allergy like symptoms on a long term basis.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease caused by a mutation that leads to debilitating and sometimes fatal muscle weakness. There are four primary types of SMA.
Facial nerve repair is very delicate and precise procedure that can help patients with various conditions. All facial nerve paralysis cannot be treated the same. While many patients may have a complete recovery from facial nerve paralysis without surgery; some may still need or want the option of surgery to achieve normal facial function.
A Cerebral or Brain Hemorrhage is a type of stroke caused by an artery in the brain bursting and causing localized bleeding in the surrounding tissues. Bleeding causes irritation and swelling of the brain tissue, forming a hematoma and increasing pressure on the brain, restricting blood flow and killing brain cells.
In the ongoing search for better treatments, many are adding immunotherapy to their cancer-fighting arsenal. Please share this guide with your patients to help them understand more about this treatment option and how it is being used to wage the war against cancer.
For decades, the term tonsillectomy and children go hand in hand. Closely related, and just as common, is the removal of adenoids in children. Why is it so common? What are the symptoms to look for? What can be expected if surgery is needed?
Presbyopia is a very common condition that is manageable. While the condition can be frustrating and have a significant impact on a patient’s life it is important to combat the symptoms as soon as possible. Getting relief from symptoms early can decrease frustrations normally associated with presbyopia.
