A researcher says that patients who have stress urinary incontinence may benefit from collagen injections--even if surgery hasn't helped them. According to Dr. Philippe Zimmern, collagen injections into the tissue surrounding the urethra can prevent urine leakage, and keep patients from having to undergo another surgery. Zimmern says the injections are a particularly good idea for patients who are too frail to undergo surgery, or those who cannot afford a longer recovery time.
Read moreAs the old saying goes, a woman's true age shows first on her neck and hands. Well, it's probably a wise idea to take a good look at your... Read more »
As the old saying goes, a woman's true age shows first on her neck and hands. Well, it's probably a wise idea to take a good look at your... Read more »
Recently, a very interesting and promising article was published in Lancet, a very respectable medical journal. The article describes a... Read more »
In the previous entry we were discussing injection therapy for erectile dysfunction. It must be kept in mind that a man must have the... Read more »
For subcutaneous (under the skin) self-injections, these tips should help eliminate some pain and lessen site reactions. 1. Room... Read more »
British researchers are reporting that annual injections of vitamin D do not reduce the rate of bone fractures in elderly people. In a study of 9,440... Read more »
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Implant ProceduresImplants, also called injectable fillers, are becoming a common means of erasing wrinkles and folds. The American Society of... Read more »
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Prevention There is no way to prevent scleroderma. Treatment There is currently no treatment for scleroderma that is always effective. Doctors may... Read more »
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Prevention You can help to prevent sun-damaged skin by taking the following steps: Apply a sunscreen before you go outdoors. Choose a... Read more »
By Vivian Richardson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Young skin is springy, stretchy and smooth. Those are the... Read more »