Definition and Overview The majority of infections affecting the skin and soft tissues are superficial, requiring only antibiotic therapy. However, more serious infections, particularly cellulitis, occasionally require drainage as part...
Definition and Overview Also referred to as flash lamp therapy, Intense Pulsed Light or IPL therapy is one technique that is now widely used in the field of dermatology. It...
...stomach and nearby lymph nodes. * **Chemotherapy:** Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells and may be used before or after surgery. * **Radiation therapy:** This treatment uses high-energy radiation...
...common treatments include: * Medications * Physical therapy * Occupational therapy * Surgery **Preventing Arthritis** There is no sure way to prevent arthritis, but there are some things that may...
...of motion. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are important components of post-surgery care since they promote healing and prevent the risk of joint stiffness. In some cases, additional surgery may be...
...comfort or ingested as potent extracts. I set aside space in my home, a cozy enclave where heat therapy and the soothing mist of humidifiers render the air a balm...
...– comes with some risk of complications. Immunotherapy In cases where other medical treatment options have been ineffective, a relatively new form of treatment called immunotherapy or biologic therapy may...
...in breast cancer patients during mammogram and irradiation therapy to ensure accurate, targeted treatment. The markers also make it easier for physicians to keep track of the size and condition...
...that passes between trips to the restroom. Physical Therapy Physical therapy for UI can involve exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor muscles, or...
...types of therapy. It is also considered a viable option if the cancer has spread to more than one lobe of the lung. Lung removal is also advised for the...
