Wednesday, December 28, 2011

TREATING CERVICAL STENOSIS


When the spinal canal starts narrowing slowly, it is called cervical stenosis. This condition may be age-related or congenital. There are certain reasons that tend to result in cervical spine stenosis. An orthopedic spine doctor Houston,TX can treat this condition well.

Degeneration of discs or disc bulges, or degeneration of facet joints where they become enlarged an arthritic and give less space to the nerves may cause cervical stenosis. Thickening of connecting spinal ligaments and formation of osteophytes or bony spurs can also result in stenosis of the spine. Also, spondylolisthesis where the spine shifts making the bony spur grow is another cause of cervical stenosis. 

Sunday, December 25, 2011

What Does Geriatric Care Involve?


Geriatric care, also known as elder care, is basically health care for senior citizens. It is the process of coordinating and planning care for the old and for those who are physically or mentally challenged. Geriatric care helps meet their needs on a long-term basis, improves the quality of their life and helps them become independent. It involves working with old people and their families and providing various types of health and social care services. Knowledge of both psychology and healthcare is required of a person who works in this field. Family dynamics, human development and public and private funding are some important aspects of geriatric care.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

STEM CELL FACELIFTS

Stem cell face lift is a method which allows complete rejuvenation of the face without the use of cosmetic filler injections or Botox. It is a procedure that helps in enhancing one’s face without the need of extensive surgery.

Stem cell facelift is a great procedure for those who want to hold back the ageing process of their skin. It also helps in restoring youthfulness and improving the tightness of the skin. Stem cell face lift also evens out any color irregularities on the skin which may occur due to sun exposure. One may also try this procedure to restore the contour and shape of the face.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

CHEMOTHERAPY AND ITS SIDE-EFFECTS

Any person who has to undergo chemotherapy at treatment centers for cancer, most likely has to also deal with the side-effects of this treatment. But it is an individual experience, because every person experiences chemotherapy differently- physically as well as emotionally.

The side-effects of chemotherapy are different for different people. And every chemotherapy drug has different effect on the body. Some of the more common side-effects of chemotherapy and ways to deal with them are listed below.

BREAST CANCER SIGNS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT

Breast cancer is one of the most physically and emotionally taxing diseases. It is one of the leading causes of death for women and the number of women diagnosed with this disease is growing alarmingly.


The cause of this disease is varied and many; ranging from a persons lifestyle to environmental factors to their family history. Simple things like the food they eat, the alcohol in their body, pollution, dense breasts and obesity are contributing factors to cancer of the breast. At least 7% of the women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are under the age of 40, say leading breast cancer doctors.