A root canal is one of the most common endodontic treatments performed in dental practices. It addresses infected or inflamed dental pulp - the soft inner layer of the tooth, aiming to restore the health of an infected tooth, but to also preserve the natural...
A general term for a large group of diseases, vasculitis is a condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) that carry blood to and from the...
As you know, October is observed as National Physical Therapy Month since 1981 by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This annual campaign helps to improve awareness about physical...
During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued waivers to significantly expand the use of reimbursable telehealth services. As a...
On September 1, the American Medical Association (AMA) released the 2021 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. There are 329 editorial changes in the 2021 CPT code set, including 206 new...
All medical specialties get ready for the ICD-10 code changes that occur every year on October 1. In FY 2021 (October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021), there are 72616 ICD 10 codes which includes 490...
Gallstones are stones or lumps that tend to develop in the gall bladder or bile duct when digestive fluid or substances harden. A small, pear-shaped organ, the gall bladder is located on the upper...
Foot and ankle injuries are common during sports events or other everyday activities. Painful foot and ankle injuries include Achilles tendon rupture, ankle fracture, and Lisfranc injury. While...
Pancytopenia is a condition that is characterized by low blood counts. It occurs when a person’s body has low blood counts for all three types of blood cells namely red blood cells, white blood...
Neurological disorders or diseases of the brain, spine, and the nerves that connect them affect millions of people each year. Neurological disorders are diseases of the central and peripheral...
Health consequences resulting from sleep disorders and excessive tiredness is common among many people. In fact, most people do not realize the importance of sleep. Adequate amount of sleep is vital...
