One of the potential changes you may notice as you age is the development of a curve or hump in your upper spine. This hump – a Dowager’s hump – is a common issue for older people but is nevertheless quite treatable.
Heartburn is a burning or uncomfortable sensation usually felt at the lower end of the esophagus and top of the abdomen, known as the epigastric area. It is caused by stomach acid, food products or other items we have taken orally backing up into the esophagus and causing irritation.
According to a recent study from the American Heart Association, the DASH diet is the only diet – of 10 examined – the AHA gave a perfect score in terms of how well it adhered to the AHA’s guidance.
Nancy McCabe had been feeling more tired than usual for several weeks. She didn’t realize how bad it had gotten until one day when she arrived home; she was so tired she couldn’t walk up three flights of stairs to her apartment. A CT scan revealed McCabe had a saddle pulmonary embolism – a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. The blockage restricts blood flow to the lungs, lowers oxygen levels and increases blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. It can cause heart and lung damage and even death.
A new robot-assisted system adds another treatment option available to patients and makes spine surgeries more precise. During the surgery, the robot delivers the perfect pathway to place each screw, giving the surgeon control to sub-millimeter accuracy.
Anyone dealing with varicose veins knows the pain and how uncomfortable they can be. In the summertime, flare-ups and symptoms can worsen. Jonathan Thompson, MD, vascular surgeon, explains why this can happen and how individuals can find relief.
Mastectomy can leave your reconstructed breasts numb. For a long time, this was an unavoidable outcome of protecting against breast cancer. Most breast reconstruction options restore breast and nipple appearance but not sensation. Until now. A new technique gives you the chance to not only look – but also feel – like yourself again. It’s called nipple nerve reconstruction.
