Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumor on the retina, the light-sensing part of the eye, and is highly curable if treated early. This type of cancer can be present in one or both eyes. What Causes Retinoblastoma? Share Your Story Our eyes begin to develop very early in the womb. Rapidly growing cells in the eye, …
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TMR is a new procedure used to treat inoperable heart disease in people with persistent angina that isn’t relieved by any other method. Most people with coronary artery disease are treated with angioplasty and stenting or, coronary bypass surgery and medications to improve blood flow to the heart muscle. If these procedures do not eliminate the symptoms of chest pain …
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Teeth whitening introduction Whitening is not recommended or will be less successful in the following circumstances: Age and pregnancy issues. Bleaching is not recommended in children under the age of 16. This is because the pulp chamber, or nerve of the tooth, is enlarged until this age. Teeth whitening under this condition could irritate the pulp or cause it to …
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What are repetitive motion disorders (RMDs? Repetitive motion disorders (RMDs) are a family of muscular conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work or daily activities. RMDs include carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, epicondylitis, ganglion cyst, tenosynovitis, and trigger finger. RMDs are caused by too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion, unnatural or …
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The following information has been provided with the kind permission of the National Cancer Institute. What is Normal After Cancer Treatment? Share Your Story Congratulations on Finishing Your Cancer Treatment! Ending cancer treatment can be both exciting and challenging. Most people are relieved to be finished with the demands of treatment, but many also feel sadness and worry. Many are …
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