Medical
Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease
Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease Cushing's syndrome is a disorder caused by the body’s exposure to an excess…
Pituitary Tumors
The pituitary is a small gland attached to the base of the brain (behind the…
Spinal Cord Injury
Every year, an estimated 11,000 SCIs occur in the U.S. Most of these are caused…
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus), which can partially…
Fibrous Dysplasia
Fibrous Dysplasia Fibrous dysplasia is a benign (non-cancer) chronic problem in which scar-like tissue grows…
Herniated disc
Herniated disc The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in the back are cushioned by small…
Eyelids Disorders
Eyelid problems range from benign, self-resolving processes to malignant, possibly metastatic, tumors. Fortunately, most eyelid…
Infective Endocarditis
Infective Endocarditis The endocardium is the inner lining of the heart muscle and covering of…
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This puts the bones at…
Meningiomas
Meningiomas are the most common benign intracranial tumor. They originate from arachnoid cap cells, which…
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosi The lumbar spine (lower back) consists of five vertebrae in the lower part of the spine,…
Male Hypogonadism
Male Hypogonadism Hypogonadism is characterized by impaired testicular function, which may affect spermatogenesis and/or testosterone…
Spinal Pain
Spinal pain in the lumbar region (lower back) and cervical region (neck) are highly prevalent and are often the…
Cosmetic
Cosmetic Beauty Accessories
Wigs and hair pieces Some affected individuals find wigs, toupees and even hair extensions very…
Liposuction
What is Liposuction Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, reshapes the body by vacuuming…
Mini-Gastric Bypass
The One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB), also known as “Mini-Gastric Bypass” was first reported in…
Male pattern hair loss
Male pattern hair loss (MPHL) is the most common type of hair loss in men.…
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery is a restrictive surgical procedure. It is restrictive in the sense that…
A Cell/Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
A Cell/Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Effectiveness of platelet rich plasma therapy Results of platelet rich…
Low-level laser therapy
Laser Hair Therapy is a low-level laser light treatment that in some studies seems to…
Licensed topical and oral treatments
Applying 5% minoxidil (Rogaine) liquid or foam to the scalp may help to slow down…
Breast Lift
What is Breast Lift A breast lift is cosmetic surgery that lifts and reshapes breasts…
Injectable Gels – Cosmetic Dermatology
What are injectable gels? Gel-like substances, known as dermal fillers, are injected beneath the skin…
Female pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) has also been called androgenetic alopecia. It is the most…
Surgical treatments
Surgical treatment includes (i) hair transplantation, a procedure where hair follicles are taken from the…
Adjustable gastric banding
In Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery, a hallow band made of special material is placed around…
Duodenal Switch
Duodenal Switch The duodenal switch is a weight loss operation that has been done for…