...exposes the patient to small amounts of radiation. This does not pose a serious risk, as the radiation levels used are similar to those used in other radiotherapy procedures. A...
...Most problems with the salivary glands and ducts are caused by: Blockage or obstruction Salivary gland tumours Salivary duct stones Salivary duct infections Oral cancer Other types of mouth cancer...
...risks and complications. In this method, at least three to four small incisions are made in the abdominal area where the affected kidney is “floating”. In one of the incisions,...
...scrotum. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and has been proven to provide patients with significant cosmetic and functional improvements. During the procedure, the surgeon makes small incisions and...
...of appetite, weight and muscle loss, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), small spider-shaped blood vessels on the skin, and swelling of the legs and abdomen. As the condition...
...bleeding. Conditions that cause small amounts of bleeding are hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and some sexually transmitted diseases. Conditions that can cause larger bleeds are bowel cancers (cancer of the colon,...
...than men because the ligament is smaller in female bodies. Women are also less likely to activate their hamstring muscles when performing cutting movements, which can result in reduced stability...
...the dentist can leave it open to heal by itself. Operculectomy can also be performed using electrocautery. A small probe is placed on the surgical site, and mild electric current...
...done by putting a small amount of a certain suspected allergen on the skin. The reaction that the skin will have after the administration of the suspected allergen will be...
...The use of a Holter monitor is safe, non-invasive and effective. It is typically worn within 24 to 48 hours depending on the amount of information that the cardiologist need....
