by | Jun 11, 2015 | Blogs, English
by | Jun 11, 2015 | Blogs, English
Pregnant women go through a number of physiological changes. This affects is the thyroid gland particular. Pregnancy brings on higher levels of hormones, such as estrogen, which can alter the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood. Though the thyroid continues to...
by | Jun 10, 2015 | Blogs, English
Most intestinal surgeries can be performed using the laparoscopic technique. These include surgeries for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, cancer and rectal prolapse. In the past there had been concern raised about the safety of laparoscopic surgery...
by | Jun 9, 2015 | Blogs, English
The symptoms of osteoarthritis tend to develop slowly. There may be pain or soreness when one moves certain joints or when one has been inactive for a prolonged period. The affected joints may also be stiff or creaky. Typically, osteoarthritis leads to morning...
by | Jun 8, 2015 | Blogs, English
by | Jun 7, 2015 | Blogs, English
For most women, who are not at especially high risk of breast cancer, regular mammograms can start at age 50. Or, to be cautious, a woman can get one mammogram earlier (around age 40 or 45) and then if it is normal, wait until she is 50 for her next mammogram. Women...
by | Jun 5, 2015 | Blogs, English
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the progressive breakdown of the joints’ natural shock absorbers. Commonly referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis or degenerative joint disease, it can cause discomfort when you use the affected joints — perhaps an ache...
by | Jun 4, 2015 | Blogs, English
Compared to traditional open surgery, patients often experience less pain, a shorter recovery, and less scarring with laparoscopic surgery. Many of the complications of open surgery like huge incisional hernias and intestinal adhesions leading to intestinal...
