Positron emission tomography (PET) is one of several types of imaging tests that can be used to diagnose and monitor conditions affecting the internal organs. In some cases, the use of PET scans offers additional benefits than only using computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Staging And Monitoring Cancer
When a malignant mass has been identified in a patient, it is necessary to determine the stage of cancer. The stage can dictate treatment options and if surgery is a viable option.…
Being a new parent can be a stressful experience because there will be many adjustments that you will have to make. For new mothers, this may mean developing a breast milk pumping routine. While there are an assortment of breast pumps and accessories that can make it easy to extract and store milk, this can still be a somewhat time-consuming part of being a new mother. Fortunately, you can use the following tips to help you minimize the disruptions caused by this task.…
When spring rolls around, the plants, trees, and grasses all start spitting out pollen. That’s how they reproduce. However, for people, pollen isn’t necessarily all that good. There are a lot of people who have hay fever. Hay fever is a catch-all phrase that covers allergies to pollen. It’s just easier to say that you have hay fever than it is to say that you are allergic to the sugar maple tree, crabgrass, and tulips.…
If you suffer from allergies during the spring months, you cannot completely protect yourself from exposure to pollen. However, you can take steps to greatly reduce your exposure to pollen and thus greatly reduce the severity of your allergy symptoms. Here are a few steps you can take to make this spring more bearable.
Plan Your Outdoor Activities After Noon
If possible, try to avoid participating or spending a lot of time outdoors early in the morning.…
Sinusitis – or what people often refer to as a sinus infection – refers to inflammation of the tissue that lines the sinuses. Infection can occur when the sinuses become swollen and blocked and can’t drain.The sinus cavities then fill with fluid, creating an environment for viruses and bacteria.
While people with sinus infections don’t always experience all the same symptoms, other medical conditions can produce symptoms that mimic sinusitis. Carefully noting all your symptoms can help your doctor determine whether you are suffering from sinusitis or another problem.…
More people are choosing dental implants over other ways of replacing missing teeth, such as dentures. Although there are benefits, some people shy away from them because of the possible complications. To help decide whether or not implants are for you, here are the possible risks and what can be done to avoid them.
Allergic Reaction
Dental implants are usually made of titanium alloy. It is rare for people to have an allergic reaction to that particular material.…
A tummy tuck can produce an attractive, flat abdomen. Thus, many people only consider a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty to be a cosmetic procedure. However, some tummy tucks may be performed for medical reasons or paired with other procedures that are considered medically necessary. If you are interested in having a tummy tuck but also suffer from other conditions involving the abdomen, you may be able to have the surgeries performed simultaneously.…
If your eye doctor diagnoses you with thyroid eye disease, you may have many questions about what the disease is and how it affects your vision and life. Your concerns may increase if you don’t have a previous history of thyroid disease or vision problems in your family. Thyroid eye disease can occur when you have problems with your thyroid, or the disease may develop when your immune system weakens. Understanding what the disease is and how you cope with it can help you overcome the symptoms thyroid eye disease produces.…
Having a wart is often a big nuisance because not only is this wart an annoying growth on your body, but it can sometimes be quite painful. Getting rid of warts can also be quite the task, especially if you don’t know where to begin. There are several different methods for getting rid of warts and some work better than others, depending on the wart.
Duct Tape
Duct tape is a great at-home method for getting rid of your wart.…
When the holidays have come and gone and you begin looking toward the next year, you may consider what you would like to see happen or change for you and your loved ones moving forward. If one of the people you love is suffering from drug or alcohol addictions, you may be wondering what steps you can take to help them make this the year that they finally overcome their addiction.…
