Articles related to "Postoperative"

Whether or not your c-section was planned or unexpected, a few practical tips will speed your recovery. Recognize your limits but do get moving as soon as possible...

Whether it is abdominal surgery, plastic surgery, or any other invasive surgical treatment, it is dangerous to assume 100% safety.

More and more people are opting for cosmetic surgery to address post weight loss problems. A new meta-analysis shows a sound nutritional status enhances recovery.

No longer just for athletes, respiratory resistance training also benefits individuals with cardiac conditions by reducing symptoms and improving exercise tolerance.

Abnormal wound healing can lead to scarring that presents cosmetic, functional, and therapeutic challenges.

If you are among those who suddenly feels unhappy about your once elegant contours, you can do something to get back to your beautiful self.

Patients have the right to be given accurate information about the dangers and costs involved in blood transfusions so they can make an informed choice.

Liposuction is a well known surgical procedure with a primarily aesthetic purpose.

Organ transplantation may be a life-saving option, but they are not without their challenges and risks.

Plastic surgery gone wrong again for a celebrity family member. How common are severe complications in plastic surgery?

Owners are usually devastated when their beloved dogs develop cancer. However the earlier the stage of cancer the more hopeful is the diagnosis for survival.

Many patients experience impaired cognitive function during and after cancer chemotherapy. Progress has been made in understanding and treating the condition.

Considering hair restoration for alopecia (baldness) ? Results depend on technique. Learn about follicular unit transplant - the best method for natural hair restoration.

Restoration of the prepuce after circumcision is not new. Historical documentation dating back to Ancient Egypt shows that many men have wanted their foreskin restored.

Acupuncture is an ancient medical art still in the early stages of modern research yielding positive, mixed and inconclusive results.

In 2001 nearly two and half million people used pain medications for reasons other than pain relief. This was a 335% increase from 1990.

Management of a patient in the intensive care unit involves two treatment modalities that are unique to this clinical setting.

The vibration of a cat's purr can speed up the healing process not only for cats but for other animals as well. Research indicates that even humans can benefit.

The postpartum recovery period can be painful and uncomfortable. Having some remedies and supplies on hand can ease the healing period.

Police and medical personnel report crime and accidents increase at the full moon, and others have noticed the moon's effects. Scientific studies do reveal a correlation.

Acupuncture is gaining acceptance as an adjunct treatment for a variety of chronic health conditions. This overview introduces readers to this ancient Chinese practice.

Bunion growth can, in the long run, inflict disabling pain and make it hard to find well-fitting shoes. A bunionectomy may help correct this common foot deformity.

In recent years there have been six studies investigating the relationship between cosmetic breast augmentation and suicide. What's the connection?

Dental assisting ranks among one of the nation's fastest growing career fields.

Physician assisting is considered one of the nation's fastest growing career fields.

LASIK eye correction surgery can improve vision dramatically; however, many risks are associated with the procedure that have to be weighed up against the benefits.

Obstructive sleep apnea surgery can alleviate snoring and OSA symptoms. Surgical options for sleep apnea are usually only suggested if CPAP treatment fails.

Chinese physicians have practiced acupuncture for millennia, believing the technique improves the flow of energy, or "qi," through diseased areas of the body.

Japan's lady boys and India's hijras represent two populations that recognize and accept a third gender beyond man and woman, proving the gender binary wrong.

Studies indicate that music can have profound physical and psychological effects not only on people but also on animals and plants.