Top surgery, or gender-affirming chest reconstruction, is a surgical procedure used to address gender dysphoria for people who identify as binary, non-binary, or transmasculine. There are a number of different techniques that can be used for top surgery. As such, your specific recovery period may vary from what is described below. If you have any questions about the recovery process, it is important to discuss them with your surgical team....
Tubular carcinoma of the breast is a type of breast cancer. It is, in fact, a subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), a cancer that starts inside a milk duct and expands into other parts of the breast. Tubular carcinomas take their name from their appearance; the cancer cells resemble small tubes when viewed under a microscope. These tumors are small and grow very slowly. Tubular carcinomas account for 1% to 5% of all breast cancer diagnoses and the prognosis is often excellent....
The quadriceps tendon is a thick, strong tendon that can withstand tremendous force. In daily life, it acts as part of the extensor mechanism to straighten the knee. People who injure the extensor mechanism may tear the quad tendon, tear the patellar tendon, or fracture the kneecap. All of these injuries have similar treatments and rehabilitation plans. The Quadriceps Tendon The quadriceps tendon (quad tendon) is the large tendon just above your kneecap....
Will 20% off a shopping trip at CVS convince some people to also get a COVID-19 vaccine at the pharmacy? What about $5 off at Target or a free Uber or Lyft ride to a vaccine site? Key Takeaways The White House is teaming up with corporations to offer perks and discounts in order to encourage COVID vaccination.Additional initiatives from the Biden administration make it easier to find a vaccine in your area and even find the specific brand you want....
Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a condition in which the skin becomes red, irritated, itchy, and blistered. While there is no cure for eczema, there are treatments available that can help ease discomfort, reduce inflammation, and restore skin to normal conditions. One at-home treatment option for eczema is zinc oxide. Zinc is known for its ability to soothe and prevent skin irritation, meaning it may help some people with skin conditions such as eczema....
When Linda W. finished her last round of chemotherapy to treat breast cancer, she looked forward to having a normal, cancer-free life again. About a year after completing treatment, Linda began to experience problems with her memory and concentration. The 51-year-old cancer survivor compared the difficulties with a sudden onset of a learning disability. “It would take me twice as long to do simple tasks, like balance my checkbook or file papers at work....
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition that causes excessive worry along with other symptoms that can get worse over time and can interfere with your daily activities. It can sometimes be challenging to diagnose GAD and may take time. If you are concerned that you or a loved one may have GAD, speak with your healthcare provider to start the diagnosis process. Professional Screenings A healthcare provider or mental health professional can do a screening for GAD....
In August, U.S. health officials announced their plan to offer booster shots of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to fully vaccinated adults starting in September—free of charge for Americans, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. Key Takeaways COVID-19 vaccination providers cannot: Since that announcement, all three vaccines—Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson—have been approved for boosters, and a booster dose is now recommended for those aged 18 and older in the U....
Bentonite is a clay that is available as a supplement. The primary ingredient in bentonite is hydrated aluminum silicate. Other nutrients in bentonite include calcium, magnesium, and iron, the composition of which varies according to the geographical location in which it is found. Once in the body, bentonite easily absorbs water. It remains in the digestive tract and is believed to bind and inactivate toxins and promote their excretion. Alternate Names: Bentonite clay, montmorillonite...
Using Chinese medicine for psoriasis is considered an alternative therapy in the West with little clinical evidence and experience to support its use. But, for the billion-plus people living in China, traditional medicines are considered mainstream options for the treatment of this skin condition. Although many people want to use natural supplements for psoriasis given the side effects of methotrexate and Soriatane (acitretin), there are pros and cons to the use of traditional Chinese medicine....
A dental hygienist, sometimes referred to as an oral hygienist, is a licensed dental professional whose primary role is to clean teeth, examine for signs of oral disease, and provide education on good dental care. In addition to performing dental evaluations and therapeutic treatments, dental hygienists may assist dentists with more complicated procedures, including orthodontics and dental surgery. Dental hygienists typically require an associate degree in dental hygiene to practice....
A neurosurgeon is a physician who does surgical procedures to repair disease or injury of the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. Sometimes back pain or neck pain requires neurosurgical intervention, although surgery is not a common approach for treating these issues. Some of the conditions that neurosurgeons treat include disc degeneration, cauda equina syndrome, scoliosis, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, spinal infections, cysts, tumors, and more. While there are circumstances when these conditions can be treated surgically, there are also situations in which these conditions can be treated without surgery....
Swimmer’s ear is an outer ear infection that you get when water, often from a swimming pool, gets trapped inside of your ear. Water from bathing, swimming or boating in a lake or river, or sitting in a hot tub can also cause swimmer’s ear. Unlike middle ear infections, swimmer’s ear can be seen from the outside of the ear. Using cotton swabs or other methods to remove protective wax from the ears can increase your risk of developing swimmer’s ear....
A group of experts from across the country has developed the first-ever guidelines for mammograms for older survivors of breast cancer. The guidelines are designed to minimize the risk for patients while encouraging joint decision-making between breast cancer survivors and their healthcare providers. Key Takeaways An expert panel has released the first-ever guidelines for screening older breast cancer survivors through mammograms.Currently, screening for older breast cancer patients varies across the country....
Last week, Hurricane Ida wrecked the South and Northeast, flooding and damaging thousands of homes and businesses. Videos circulated widely of the destruction in cities like New Orleans and New York. Unfortunately, experts say these instances of dangerous flooding may only become more frequent in the coming years. Key Takeaways Experts say flooding will likely only become more common in the coming years.Flooding poses safety and health concerns, including drowning, injuries, hypothermia, and animal bites....
A fecal immunochemical test (FIT)—also called an immunochemical fecal occult blood test, or iFOBT—is used to test the stool for blood that can not be seen with the naked eye (called occult blood). A FIT is often used to detect bleeding in the digestive tract when there are no other signs or symptoms of a digestive problem. Blood in the stool can be caused by a number of conditions, including cancers of the digestive tract such as colon cancer....
If your ring is stuck on your finger, it’s likely because your finger is swollen. The ring itself may also simply be too small. This cannot only be frustrating, but painful. If your finger isn’t injured, you can likely remove the ring yourself with some patience and the help of some things you may have around the house. When you can’t, you may need to have it cut off. In some cases you may even need to seek medical attention....
Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling or returning to sleep. As it worsens, more of the time that is spent lying in bed is spent awake. It can be helpful to understand problems sleeping by examining sleep efficiency. This measurement may also prompt changes in sleep habits that may enhance the depth and quality of sleep. Learn how to improve sleep through the definition and calculation of sleep efficiency. Overview Sleep efficiency is the ratio of the total time spent asleep (total sleep time) in a night compared to the total amount of time spent in bed....
Parents of toddlers often worry about when their child suddenly takes all of their clothes off. Not only is public nudity frowned upon after infancy, but diaper-less children who are not potty-trained can cause a real mess. While parents of typical children can usually resolve this issue at an early age, the same may not be true of parents of children with autism. In some cases, the behavior may persist well beyond what is considered an acceptable age....
Impaired fasting glucose is a type of prediabetes in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal but lower than the threshold to be diagnosed with diabetes. This type of prediabetes is determined when blood sugar levels are tested after fasting, which is going at least eight hours without food. Impaired fasting glucose can be an early warning sign for a serious medical condition called type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes have high blood sugar levels because their bodies do not respond properly to insulin, a hormone that lowers blood sugar levels....
