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How gallstones are treated If you are interested in learning about the gallbladder - symptoms of gall bladder problems and gall bladder treatments, you will find the following information helpful. The gallbladder is a small sac next located to the liver and is used for storing bile, a greenish brown liquid that plays a key...
I’ve been referred to a breast cancer specialist - what can I expect? Being referred to see a consultant because of a breast problem is, understandably, a very worrying time for many women (or men for that matter). Fortunately most people we see do not have breast cancer, and most of the lumps we see are not cancerous lumps, but that doesn’t stop it being...
How carpal tunnel syndrome is treated Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when certain nerves are compressed at the wrist leading to numbness, tingling, and pain in the fingers and hand. This article is written by Jackie Griffiths, a freelance journalist who writes health, medical, biological, and pharmaceutical articles for national...
Body Mass Index calculation BMI (Body Mass Index) is a mathematical formula used by health professionals to establish whether a person is a healthy weight for their height. Here's how to calculate your BMI, and how it can help prevent future health problems. This article is written by Sarah Dawson, a freelance journalist who...
MRSA infection and its symptoms Rarely a day goes by without another headline about hospital 'super-bugs' - and more specifically MRSA - but what exactly is it, where did it come from, what are MRSA symptoms and why is it so difficult to treat? This article is written by Sarah Dawson, a freelance journalist who writes for...
Replacement knee surgery: pros and cons Replacement knee surgery involves substituting an injured, worn, or diseased knee joint with an artificial joint. It is a routine operation for knee damage, particularly when arthritis is involved. The medical term for a complete knee replacement is total knee arthroplasty. This article on the...
Is cosmetic surgery worth it? While cosmetic surgery tends to be glamorised by high profile celebrities and wealthy individuals, surgery of any kind comes with risks. So while the end result may be alluring it’s important to consider the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery and decide if it is right for you. These risks...
Cycling and impotence Cycling has become increasingly popular, both for pleasure and for convenience. For men in particular it is worth knowing that adjusting your bike correctly, taking intermittent rests and wearing the correct clothing can prevent some of the more common complaints.
Treatment of an enlarged prostate gland About the size of a walnut, the prostate gland is located under the bladder and surrounds the urethra (the tube through which urine passes out of the body). The gland is only present in men, producing seminal fluid which is mixed with sperm to make semen. This article is written by Jackie...
Prostate operation: pros and cons As men reach middle age they experience growth of the prostate. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland situated just under the bladder and is used to make seminal fluid (which is mixed with sperm to make semen). This article is written by Jackie Griffiths, a freelance journalist who writes health,...
Advances in spinal surgery Lumbar spinal surgery is used to treat three main conditions; leg pain, back pain or deformity. Clearly it can be used to treat a combination of these. It is nearly always considered as the last option behind the physical therapies, physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic.
What Is PRK? PRK, or Photorefractive Keratectomy, is a type of laser eye surgery used as an alternative to LASIK. It was once the most popular kind of refractive laser eye surgery, performed in many countries around the world since the 1980s. PRK involves using a laser to sculpt the outer lens of the eye, the...
What is LASIK? LASIK, which stands for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a surgical technique for performing laser eye surgery. LASIK is recommended for people who are short-sighted or have astigmatism, as well as some types of long-sightedness.
Laser eye surgery for astigmatism What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a fairly common structural disorder of the eye. It occurs when the outer lens, the cornea, changes from its natural spherical shape to be more elliptical, like the shape of a rugby ball
What is LASEK? LASEK, which stands for Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis, is the latest technique for performing laser eye surgery. LASEK is suitable for people who can’t have the traditional LASIK surgery because the clear outer lens of their eye, the cornea, is too thin or too flat. It is also...
Choosing a cosmetic dentist: a patient's guide Choosing which cosmetic dentist is the right one for you can be quite a daunting experience. How do you know they offer what you want? How do you know you can trust them to do the best for you? How do you know if they have the relevant training to give you the service you require? Using the 9 steps...
Are your facial lines and wrinkles getting you down? Most people are aware of the dental treatments that are available nowadays and that, if you want a dental problem fixed, there are now various solutions that you can have other than dentures. Also people seem to be aware that tooth whitening is a treatment that is relatively quick and painless...
Orthodontic treatment in the UK – your questions answered Orthodontic treatment is the use of braces or aligners, most commonly to straighten crooked teeth or to correct prominent upper front teeth. The type of brace or aligner chosen depends on the problem that needs to be corrected. All the dental treatments that are available in the USA are now...
What is an Arthroscopy? An arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to look inside a joint to diagnose and treat problems. The term arthroscopy comes from two Greek words: arthro (meaning joint) and skopien (meaning to look). This article on arthroscopy is written by Jackie Griffiths, a...
Breast enlargement: reasons to have a boob job Breast enlargement is the most popular kind of cosmetic surgery in the western world. During 2006, more than 6,100 women got a boob job under the British Association of Plastic Surgeons. However, since most practitioners are not members of BAAPS, the real figure is probably more like 18,000. This...

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