Chronic total occlusion of the heart, or CTO, refers to a complete blockage (100% occlusion) in one of the coronary arteries for more than three months.
Amyloid is an aggregation of a protein called beta-amyloid that accumulates in the brain of older adults. It's one of the hallmark brain changes in Alzheimer's disease.
Around 50% of people with diabetes will go on to develop neuropathy, but sometimes its start is barely noticeable. In advanced cases, the loss of sensation may result in balance issues and a higher risk of falls.
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Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is a serious condition where blood pressure becomes too high in the arteries of the lungs. The pressure makes it harder for blood to flow normally, forcing the heart to work overtime.
The Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation helps individuals with low vision regain their independence by providing them with adaptive tools and real world training.
An unruptured brain aneurysm is an area with a bulge or outpouching area in a blood vessel that has not ruptured. Most of these are found by chance during a scan for other medical issues.
The use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) for birth control is the most commonly used form of reversible contraception after birth control pills. The only caveat, is that some women may experience pain and discomfort during insertion of the device.
If you often use nasal sprays or decongestants or suffer from reoccurring sinus infections, you may wonder if you have something else going on. Could your discomfort be caused by nasal polyps?
Whether you’re considering your first lip enhancement or you’re a lip-filler veteran, understanding lip filler care is key to achieving safe and natural-looking results.
