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Ultrasound technology and its uses
Ultrasound technology is one of the safest imaging techniques used to obtain detailed internal images of the body. Unlike other imaging techniques, such as X-rays, ultrasound technology is very safe and does not emit harmful radiation. Another aspect which makes ultrasound different from other imaging techniques is that ultrasound images can be seen in real-time. This means that ultrasounds have the ability to show the movement of blood through blood vessels and more.
Were You Diagnosed With Stage 0 Bladder Tumours? See the Treatment Your Doctor Will Likely Recommend
If bladder cancer is diagnosed early, probably at stage 0, it becomes easier to treat it. Treatment options for bladder cancer include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. However, the clinical stage of the tumour determines the treatment the patient gets. ‘Stage’ refers to how deep cancer has grown into the bladder and if the tumours have spread to other organs. Your treatment option could also depend on the tumour’s size, your overall health and how fast the tumours grow.
Three Alternative Procedures to Knee Replacement Therapy
The knee can sustain extensive damage due to different medical conditions such as osteoarthritis, necrosis, injury or trauma, rheumatoid arthritis and general deformity. If your mobility is compromised due to the joint damage and the pain is excruciating, your doctor may recommend knee replacement surgery. As implied, this is a procedure in which the worn and diseased knee is removed and an artificial alternative is inserted. This process allows mobility to be restored, and it is a long-term solution.
Dentures: Ways to Keep Them in Good Condition
Dentures are one of the most common tooth replacement solutions that people will seek when they are missing multiple teeth. This is because they are an economical alternative when compared to other tooth replacement procedures such as dental implants or dental bridges. In addition to this, they can be used by anyone regardless of their age. However, once you have paid a visit to a denture clinic and got your false teeth, it does not mean that you can be lax when it comes to your dental hygiene.
Learn the Signs that Your Child Might be Suffering from Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition in which allergens cause the bronchial airways to become swollen. The muscles surrounding them will then constrict, making it harder to breathe. For unknown reasons childhood asthma has become far more common in the last couple of decades. In fact, experts predict that the total number of children suffering from the condition increased by 75 per cent between 1980 and 1994. With 1 in 10 Australians estimated to have asthma, it’s clearly important to be able to spot it in your child, but this can be tricky.
5 Tips to Find a Good Fit for Your CPAP Mask
If you have sleep apnoea, you may need to wear a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) mask to keep your airways open while you sleep. If your mask doesn’t fit correctly, it may fall off or leak during the night, preventing you from getting the air you need. This could compromise the quality of your sleep, or even lead to death if your brain fails to wake you when your airway closes.
Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency is a vascular condition that affects the legs and occurs when vein valves stop working properly and allow blood to flow backwards through your veins and pool. This can create pressure and blockages in your veins and weaken the vein walls. It’s not always clear why chronic venous insufficiency develops, but a family history of vascular conditions, such as deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins, can increase your chance of developing this condition.
How Cosmetic Dentists Can Help You
Cosmetic dentistry is made up of procedures that are designed to help the aesthetic appearance of your mouth. The procedures could, though might not necessarily, improve your mouth’s function. Here are the different types of procedures a cosmetic dentist will offer you and how they will help you. Teeth Whitening This is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures and is also known as bleaching. The point of this approach is to make your teeth several shades whiter, making them look cleaner.
3 Drug-Free Ways To Treat Back Pain When You're Pregnant
During the course of your pregnancy, changes to your body can leave you with back pain. Your body produces relaxin, which is a hormone that’s required to get your body ready for labour. It causes your ligaments to loosen, and when the ligaments in your back and hips loosen, your spine can feel strained. Additionally, as your bump grows you will likely alter your posture and gait to compensate for your centre of gravity shifting.
Subtle Signs of Skin Cancer to Have Checked Out
If you have moles, suspicious spots, or freckles that look to be changing appearance, you need to watch out for signs of skin cancer. There are different types of skin cancers, from melanoma to squamous cell carcinoma. While many people know to look for black moles or large spots that weren’t there before, there are some other signs that tend to be a little less common. Don’t ignore the following subtle signs of skin cancer.
Five Signs You Have a Hip Bursitis
The joints of your body have tiny little fluid-filled sacs around them, and these sacs help to cushion your joint bones as they move. Unfortunately, however, you can develop issues with these sacs called bursa sacs, but luckily an orthopedist can help. Wondering if you have bursitis in your hip joint in particular? Here are five signs to look for: 1. Pain The number one sign that you may have a bursitis with your hip bursa sacs is pain.
Avoiding and treating netball related injuries
Netball is one of the most popular sports for girls and women to play in Australia and is attracting a growing number of males through the mixed netball leagues. It is a fast-paced sport with sudden starts and stops as well as twisting motions, making it a common source of injury for feet and knees. Here are some tips on how to treat and avoid netball injuries. Wear the right shoes
Obtaining low cost HIV care as a closeted gay man
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) care has come a long way since the earliest days of the AIDs crisis. With appropriate early care many patients can live a long and happy life with few restrictions, as long as they maintain appropriate protocols around body fluids. With gay men particularly vulnerable to HIV due to the higher infections rates within the gay community and the mechanics of anal sex (with a higher risk of abrasions, tears, and subsequent mixing of fluid), an HIV diagnosis often brings up other social and medical issues.
Hearing Aid | 4 Actions To Protect Your Hearing Aids In Excess Moisture Conditions
If you live in conditions with excessive moisture and humidity, then you need to be extra careful with your hearing aid choices because they could be vulnerable to damage, which will eventually affect your ability to hear properly. This guide equips you with smart actions to protect your hearing aid device when you live in conditions with excess moisture. Choose Water Resistant Hearing Aids When you know you live in conditions with higher humidity, you may want to consider investing in water resistant hearing aid devices.