Unpacking LGBTQ: What It Stands For and the Power of Pride Flags
Each June, the world lights up in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride Month—a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community, its history, and its ongoing fight for equality.
Continue readingHigh-Efficiency Kidney Dialysis (Online Hemodiafiltration)
Kidney failure is a condition where the kidneys lose function irreversibly, leading to the accumulation of waste and excess fluid in the body. Patients may experience symptoms such as anemia, fatigue, dry skin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, swelling, and shortness of breath.
Continue readingPost-Earthquake Dizziness Syndrome (PEDS): It’s Not Just in Your Head
Feeling dizzy after an earthquake—even when the shaking has stopped—is a real medical condition that affects both the body and mind. This condition is known as Post-Earthquake Dizziness Syndrome (PEDS).
Continue readingIs Snoring Dangerous? Check These Risk Signals and 5 Surprising Remedies You May Not Know!
Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat vibrate as air flows through a partially blocked airway during sleep. The sound can range from mild to very loud and disruptive.
Continue readingWhat Causes Chronic Back Pain?
Chronic back pain lasts for weeks or months and can come from disc degeneration, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, nerve compression, poor posture, or muscle problems. Unlike short-lived aches, it may indicate an underlying condition that needs medical assessment to prevent long-term disability and guide effective treatment.
Continue readingEndoscopic Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative for herniated discs and lumbar spinal stenosis. Using a tiny 7–8 mm incision, this advanced procedure reduces injury to surrounding tissues, shortens recovery time, and helps patients return to normal activities faster compared to traditional spine surgery.
Continue readingSelf-Care Guidelines After Minimally Invasive Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF)
Recovery after OLIF surgery requires following strict medical advice and adopting proper self-care habits. These guidelines can help minimize complications, support safe healing, and promote a faster return to mobility and daily activities after minimally invasive lumbar fusion.
Continue readingChronic Back Pain, Numbness, or Radiating Leg Pain?
Spinal nerve compression can cause chronic back pain, numbness, or radiating leg pain that disrupts daily life. Often linked to vertebral misalignment, it affects mobility and comfort. Recognizing these symptoms early is crucial to prevent long-term complications and maintain a better quality of life.
Continue readingWhat Is Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) for Skin Cancer?
Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) is a specialized surgical technique used to treat skin cancer that combines surgical excision with immediate pathological examination.
Continue readingSkin Cancer
Skin cancer is a type of malignancy characterized by the abnormal growth of skin cells. It often occurs due to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight, especially in cases of repeated or long-term exposure. Skin cancer is one of the most treatable types of cancer and has a high success rate if detected and treated early.
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