Medical
Astrocytoma Tumors
Astrocytoma Tumors Brain tumors may arise primarily from brain cells such as astrocytes or neurons (known as…
Calluses and Corns
Calluses and Corns Calluses and corns are thickened areas of skin caused by rubbing (friction)…
Spinal Cord Injury
Every year, an estimated 11,000 SCIs occur in the U.S. Most of these are caused…
Acute Pericarditis
Acute Pericarditis Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart. When…
Adult-onset Hydrocephalus
Adult-onset Hydrocephalus The term hydrocephalus is derived from two words: "Hydro," meaning water, and "Cephalus,"…
Meningiomas
Meningiomas are the most common benign intracranial tumor. They originate from arachnoid cap cells, which…
Mitral Stenosis
Mitral Stenosis Mitral stenosis occurs when the mitral valve, which is located between the left…
Craniosynostosis and Craniofacial Disorders
Craniosynostosis and Craniofacial Disorders Craniosynostosis is a congenital deformity of the infant skull that occurs…
Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment occurs when the retina—the light-sensitive membrane that lines the inside of the back…
Heart disease Treatments
Heart disease Treatments If you have heart disease, your doctor will work with you to…
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up within the…
Watering Eye
A watering eye is an uncommon condition characterized by continuous tearing of the eye. Sometimes…
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis Avascular necrosis is a disease that results from the temporary or permanent loss…
Torn Meniscus
Torn Meniscus There are 3 bones in the knee. These are the femur, tibia, and…
Cosmetic
Licensed topical and oral treatments
Applying 5% minoxidil (Rogaine) liquid or foam to the scalp may help to slow down…
Surgical treatments
Surgical treatment includes (i) hair transplantation, a procedure where hair follicles are taken from the…
Injectable Gels – Cosmetic Dermatology
What are injectable gels? Gel-like substances, known as dermal fillers, are injected beneath the skin…
Breast Enlargement
What is Breast Enlargement Breast enlargement, medically known as augmentation mammoplasty, increases the size of…
Blepharoplasty – Eeylid Surgery
What is Blepharoplasty Eyelid surgery, known medically as blepharoplasty, is one of the most common…
Male pattern hair loss
Male pattern hair loss (MPHL) is the most common type of hair loss in men.…
Liposuction
What is Liposuction Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, reshapes the body by vacuuming…
Breast Lift
What is Breast Lift A breast lift is cosmetic surgery that lifts and reshapes breasts…
Female pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) has also been called androgenetic alopecia. It is the most…
Cosmetic Beauty Accessories
Wigs and hair pieces Some affected individuals find wigs, toupees and even hair extensions very…
Duodenal Switch
Duodenal Switch The duodenal switch is a weight loss operation that has been done for…
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery is a restrictive surgical procedure. It is restrictive in the sense that…
Adjustable gastric banding
In Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery, a hallow band made of special material is placed around…
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass surgery is a restrictive/malabsorptive surgical procedure. It is restrictive in the sense that…