Although, from 1999 to 2008, there was a significant drop, 49 percent to 34 percent, in the number of women doctors going into primary care in the United States, outside of this medical area, the numbers are showing something else: last year, 48 percent of all medical degrees awarded in the country were presented to […]
Stay in a lovely town like Bethesda, Maryland long enough and you could hardly be blamed for thinking that ripe blackberries overhang all busy footpaths, or that it’s possible, at one- or two-mile intervals, to find top-rated physicians; in Bethesda is where one finds the National Institute of Health headquarters, after all. Some have a […]
When a person works out, diets, and exercises and no improvement has been made, some people might get discouraged and give up. When this happens there’s another way to lose weight and it doesn’t cost that much. The lap band surgery is one of the best weight loss surgeries that have improved way of living […]
When a person gets diagnosed with sleep apnea they go through several tests in order to be diagnosed. A person who simply snores all night isn’t necessarily someone with a life-threatening medical condition. Once a person decides to undergo a sleep study, a doctor will be able to determine if the patient suffers from sleep […]
One important medical condition that obesity may cause is sleep apnea. While sleep apnea may not be widely seen as a problem, individuals with sleep apnea often have high blood pressure that is either getting worse or perpetuated by their sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is defined by Wikipedia as “a sleep disorder characterized by abnormal […]
One of the most common conditions that obese patients face is the issue of type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that a type 2 diabetes cure may be achieved with weight loss and a healthy diet. When all else fails, weight-loss surgery has been shown to achieve great results. According to the Mayo Clinic Website, […]
When patients are diagnosed with high blood pressure (or hypertension) patients often think that the only treatments available come in the form of medication. But the solution could lie with the patient and their ability to control their excess weight. Fat cells in the body put a strain on blood vessels and cause high amounts […]
The lap band system is a popular new weight loss surgery that has been proven to help many patients lose excess weight. While it may seems like a “quick fix” the surgery is intended for those who have tried dieting, extreme exercising and have not seen significant results. The lap band surgery is less risky […]
It may be something you’re embarrassed to talk about, but plenty of women have some sort of issue surrounding their vaginal area. Whether you are in pain, having bladder control issues, or are simply insecure about how you look down there, vaginal rejuvenation surgery can help. While it may sound drastic, most of these procedures […]
Choosing the right physician is a vital part of your health care. Every member of your family must be assigned to their own doctor for routine checkups, treatment of sickness, and, if or when the time comes, referral to a specialist. Whether you have moved to a new location or simply want to change your […]