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An Eye Opener for the blind

... cortex. Bringing wires through the skin without discomfort or infection is one of many independent inventions that has made the new visual prosthesis possible.When stimulated, each electrode produces one to four closely spaced phosphenes, which have been described as resembling 'stars in the sky'. These whit...

Fresh warnings to doctors regarding abortion pill

...ort immediately if they experience abdominal pain, discomfort or general malaise for more than 24 hours after taking Mifeprex immediately to the emergency room. Though, these are very rare infections, early detection can help effective treatment. Mifeprex already carries a warning about the possibility that ...

Women may not seek help for pelvic floor disorders

.../ pelvic floor disorders often do not report their discomfort or seek medical help. The survey also reports that eventually when they do report to their medical practitioner the problem becomes often complicated and of urogynecological nature. Pelvic floor disorder is a range of disorders, at least one of the ...

Common drugs to treat essential tremor

...ly cure the essential tremors, they can reduce the discomfort and increase the quality of life of the people who suffer from the condition. According to the guidelines provided by AAN, deep brain stimulation is known to have fewer complications, in treating essential tremors through surgery, than thalamotomy. ...

Botox for children with neurological impairments

...condition often leads to sores, and other physical discomfort apart from being a constant problem for parents or people who are taking care of them. Researchers of Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, had used Botox injections, which are guided with the help of the ultrasound into the salivary glands, to cont...

Plastic Sling Has Proved Successful In Improving Aging Of The Neck

...e did not meet expectations. None of them reported discomfort from the sling and there were no requests to remove the sling. Thus, while this sling has the potential to improve the ability to reduce the signs of aging in the neck, the drawbacks of the procedure also need to be studied....

A Reason To Smile

...ult in less tissue removal, less bleeding and less discomfort for patients. There are a variety of dental uses for lasers. Some diagnose cavities, while others remove gum and tooth structure to treat disease. Some are even used to whiten teeth. Dentists also use lasers to help detect dental disease in its earl...

Recognize Heart Attack Signs

...- most heart attacks begin slowly, as mild pain or discomfort in the chest. According to the American Heart A...ude: Chest discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The ...

Patients with testicular cancer dying through unfamiliarity

...ys get any testicular firmness, swelling, lumps or discomfort checked out by their general practitioner without delay. Such changes usually have another explanation, but if it is testicular cancer, it is almost always curable if it's found early. These days more than nine out of ten patients are cured, even i...

Risk Of Decongestants In Hypertensive Patients

...tuffy nose can be unpleasant, but doctors say that discomfort is minor compared to the risk of taking over-the-counter decongestants if you have high blood pressure. Though they are generally safe, many popular cold and flu medicines contain decongestants such as pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine, which doctors...

Appropriate treatment for breast cancer

...erapy after surgery, or tamoxifen, reported sexual discomfort and vaginal dryness. It calls into question whether it's worth having chemotherapy or tamoxifen in the case of a very small - less than one centimeter in diameter - tumour. For larger tumours, these treatments have a definite survival value that woul...

Artists prone to cubital tunnel syndrome

... periods are needed. The difference between normal discomfort and detrimental pain should be understood. And last but not the least is an evaluation from a physician is a must. ...

Pregnancy should not be confined

...icularly those with heart problems, may experience discomfort while flying due to changes in cabin pressure, which may lead to subsequent increases in both their heart rate and blood pressure. Those at risk for such problems should be prescribed supplemental oxygen during air travel. In addition, because gas ...

Diabetic testing gets easier

.... The main obstacle of these tests is the pain and discomfort associated with them. But researchers and manufacturers have increasingly been developing new ways to minimize the pain from those finger pricks with a growing arsenal of glucose monitors, lasers and lancets. One of the newest monitors on the market...

Not all tooth pain may have dental origins!!

...emporomandibular joint disorder, which is pain and discomfort associated with the joint that hinges the lower jaw. Sinus infections, particularly during allergy season, can be a common source of tooth pain he added.All the dentists opined that good dental hygiene and regular dental check up can prevent major pr...

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