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Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
Avascular Necrosis of the Hip: When Blood Flow to the Femoral Head  Is Disrupted

Avascular necrosis of the hip (AVN) occurs when there is a lack of blood supply to part of the hip bone. Over time, the affected bone can weaken and become damaged. AVN usually affects the femoral head, the rounded upper part of the thigh bone that forms the ball of the hip joint. The condition […]
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis: From Early Signs to Advanced Liver Disease

Liver is a vital organ of the body. It is mainly responsible for making protein, helping fight infections, cleaning the blood, helping digest food and storing energy.

Hepato Pancreato Biliary Center

When Forgetfulness Becomes a Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease 
When Forgetfulness Becomes a Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease 

Every year, September 21 marks World Alzheimer’s Day, encouraging people to pay closer attention to changes in memory, thinking, and behavior in themselves or their loved ones. Alzheimer’s disease does not present only as forgetfulness. A person may begin asking the same questions repeatedly, get lost in familiar places, struggle with routine tasks they once […]
Scoliosis Surgery
Understanding Scoliosis Surgery: What to Expect Before, During, and After Treatment

Scoliosis can be a frustrating condition that causes a great deal of pain and discomfort. Doctors work to present as many quality solutions for scoliosis

Spine Center

Nerve Compression Syndrome When Numbness Turns Into Weakness
Nerve Compression Syndrome When Numbness Turns Into Weakness

Nerve compression syndrome does not always cause constant symptoms at first. Numbness in the hands or feet may disappear after changing position, only to return during the same movement or activity. If pressure on the nerve continues, the numbness may last longer and be followed by burning pain, reduced strength, or difficulty controlling the hand […]
Hemorrhoid Grades 1–4: Why Surgery Is Not Always the Answer
Hemorrhoid Grades 1–4: Why Surgery Is Not Always the Answer

Internal hemorrhoids are graded into 4 different categories according to the severity of the disease. Grade 1 The hemorrhoids or the swollen veins bulge inside

Surgery Center

Testosterone Replacement Therapy and the Impact of Low T on Men’s Health
Testosterone Replacement Therapy and the Impact of Low T on Men’s Health

Low testosterone can affect men in different ways, from changes in sexual desire and energy to reduced strength or shifts in mood. Because these symptoms can also relate to other health conditions, doctors usually look at both symptoms and blood test results before discussing testosterone replacement therapy. For men with confirmed testosterone deficiency, testosterone therapy […]
Trabeculectomy Surgery for Glaucoma When Medication Is Not Enough
Trabeculectomy Surgery for Glaucoma When Medication Is Not Enough

Glaucoma can keep damaging the optic nerve when eye pressure remains too high despite medication or other treatments. In this situation, trabeculectomy surgery creates a new route for fluid to drain from the eye more effectively, thereby lowering intraocular pressure. Trabeculectomy Surgery and How It Lowers Eye Pressure  This surgery allows fluid to bypass areas […]