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Plastic Surgery

In 2005, there were over 2.1 million cosmetic surgeries, up 1% from the year before. Most of these surgeries were liposuction and breast surgeries. However, over 200,000 each of eyelid and nose surgeries were performed. Facial plastic surgeries range from being fairly minimal, such as a brow lift, to a full face-lift.

Face-lifts

Several face-lift procedures (called rhytidectomies) are available. Face-lifts can provide individuals with a more youthful look. The degree of improvement,...

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Responding to an insurance company's denial

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...last week she woke up on the kitchen floor with head contusions. My mom is now living alone... Read more »

My knee hurts, do I have arthritis?

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...Ø Bursitis Ø Infection Ø Contusion Ø And these are... Read more »

Depending on a tool

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...last week she woke up on the kitchen floor with head contusions. My mom is now living alone... Read more »

Topical Pain Medications: Which Ones Do the Job?

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...treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains and contusions. The CONTRAINDICATIONS... Read more »

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Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation

What is enhanced external counterpulsation?Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a treatment for angina (also called angina pectoris), or chest pain. Angina occurs when the muscle cells of ... Read more »

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Patient Guide

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is due to atherosclerosis – a progressive disease that involves the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to a gradual... Read more »

Migraine Issues: Take Action: Management of migraine

Although a cure for migraine headache does not yet exist, headache pain can be managed with lifestyle modifications and medication. Specifically: Keep a diary to record headache patternsAvoid... Read more »

Questions for your Cardiologist: Heart Questions to Ask your Doctor

Your doctor has spent many years studying the way the body works in health and disease. You may be able to benefit more from that knowledge if you ask questions that are important for your individual... Read more »

Mitral Valve Proplase Patient Guide

The most common heart valve abnormality is called Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP), which affects between 5 percent and 20 percent of the population. It is more commonly found in women than men and... Read more »

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