Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), refers to the progressive erosion of the articular cartilage of the knee joint. The condition occurs when the cartilage on the under surface of the patella (kneecap) deteriorates and softens. Also known as patello-femoral pain syndrome...
Allergic rhinitis, often called “hay fever”, is one of the most prevalent allergy conditions, affecting about 8% of the U.S population and an estimated 10-30% of people worldwide. The most common symptoms involve sneezing, nasal congestions, itchy eyes, stuffy nose...
A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissues pushes through an abdominal opening. Surgery is performed to remove a hernia that grows larger or causes pain. Hernia repair is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States, according to the Food and...
The holiday season is generally regarded as one of the happiest times of the year. It is the time to celebrate with family and friends, decorate, bake, and indulge. However, it is also the time for emergency departments and trauma centers to get geared up to treat...
An aggressive form of chemical drug therapy, chemotherapy is used to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body. Often called chemo, the treatment uses powerful chemicals to kill, slow down/prevent the growth of cancer cells which grow and divide much more quickly than...
