Some Encouraging Lung Cancer Statistics Nothing is more frightening than receiving a diagnosis of lung cancer. After the initial diagnosis, there are many different treatment options, however people who have this condition like to know about lung cancer statistics and their chance of survival. The truth is that with the development of recent technology, these statistics are becoming more and more hopeful.Approximately 106,000 men along...more
Knowing your Treatment Options for Keratoconus Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that is currently affecting 1 in every 500 people in the US. A dramatic increase since just a few years ago when it was estimated as 1 in every 2000 people. The cause for the increase in Keratoconus is unknown however there are several treatments that can help maintain vision, and slow progression of the condition.Symptoms of Keratoconus:There are...more
Advancements in Treatments for Keratoconus Explores CK A diagnoses of Keratoconus can be devastating to anyone however many advancements in the treatment of Keratoconus have brought new hope to Keratoconus patients including CK. CK or Conductive Keratoplasty is relatively new but was FDA approved in 2004. The treatment is used to help with irregular astigmatism and uses heat from radio waves instead of a laser to reshape the cornea. In patients with Keratoconus the cornea starts to become irregular shaped which distorts the vision of the patient progressively over the course of years until the patient's vision becomes so distorted it is difficult to see even with contacts or glasses. With this treatment the cornea is reshaped giving clearer vision to the patient and reducing the distorted vision.CK often takes no longer than 5 minutes per eye and has a short recovery time for the patient with minimal discomfort. Most patients describe no more than a slight sandy feeling for a few hours after the procedure. Patient are advised to take a 4-5 hour nap after the procedure and upon wakening many patients have noticeably improved vision.Below are a few Symptoms of...more
Deciding on the Holcomb C3-R ® for Treatment of Keratoconus Treatments for Keratoconus have grown over the last 10 years. The need for Cornea transplants to treat Keratoconus have decreased considerably. Several treatments have improved the patients vision tremendously over the last 5 years and patient recovery times have dropped allowing...more
Exploring Your Treatment Options The Benefits of the Visian ICL The Visian ICL is used to help improve your vision and helps treat high prescriptions, especially when patients may not be good candidates for LASIK.. The Visian ICL is an insert that is placed behind the cornea that looks much like a contact lens and works with your natural...more
Chiropractic treatment has gained immense popularity for musculoskeletal cure in the recent past. Over the years, there have been critics and medical practitioners who have rejected the use of this treatment for medical sciences. But times are changing and people now understand its relevance and worth in the medical professional and pain relief in todays times. This form of non-surgical treatment is effective in gaining relief in back pain, spine-related problems, lower back pains etc. In Vancouver, there are specialists performing this form of treatment on individuals complaining of muscle and joint pains and lower back problems. There are practicing chiropractors and chiropractic centers located in Vancouver offering medical services in diagnosis, treatment and care for diverse back-related problems, Disc bulge, Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Stenosis in the back area. The chiropractic treatment is an efficient technique in gaining relief in spine-related problems through spinal decompression. Spinal Decompression or the relief of pressure and pain in the spine cord can be achieved clinically through two major methodologies. One of the methods is surgical which can be performed...more
Treatment for Haemorrhoid That You Must Know! Haemorrhoids comes in many shapes in size depending on the degree of how severe they are. However, small to midsized haemorrhoids may not require complicated treatments. What is disturbing is that...more
Cancer Can Be Treated If Caught In Time With the modern lives that we live, it is inevitable that there are some diseases that cannot be halted in their tracks. Lifestyles are such that some people will just succumb to the diseases while...more
Funginix – Best Nail Fungus Treatment? Did you know that if you were to add up every toenail fungus treatment available today (natural toenail fungus treatments, toenail fungus home remedies, nail fungus laser treatment, toenail fungus...more
Car Keys: First Hennessey Venom delivered In latest car news, the Veyron beating Hennessey Venom is en route to its new owner, after being produced at the company's Silverstone plant. Currently being transported to its lucky new owner in the...more
Stomach Reflux Causes and Treatment Stomach reflux or acid reflux is very common. Mainly, it occurs due to unhealthy lifestyle and pressure. Supplementary factors that can trigger stomach reflux include weak esophageal muscle, lying...more
Treatment For Sensitive Teeth Treatment For Sensitive TeethTooth sensitivity is a tooth discomfort or pain that is triggered by cold, hot, sweet or sour food and drinks, brushing and flossing your teeth or even by breathing cold air. The pain...more