Vascular surgery is performed using a traditional surgical approach and a minimally invasive catheter-based endovascular approach. Arterial embolization is a minimally-invasive procedure that blocks arterial blood flow to a tumor or an abnormal area of tissue,...
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. This optic nerve damage is often the result of abnormally high pressure in the eye. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 3 million Americans currently have glaucoma,...
A chronic, lifestyle disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, diabetes involves high blood sugar levels, due to a lack of insulin or insulin not working properly. The condition can affect many parts of the body, including the skin. In fact, skin problems are...
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bone loss, weakens the bones, and makes them prone to fractures. In the United States, an estimated 10 million people age 50 years and older have osteoporosis. Women are four times more likely to develop this bone disease than...
An effective mental health treatment, psychotherapy is used by psychotherapists and other mental health professionals to treat a wide range of mental disorders such as – depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, anorexia bulimia and other eating disorders,...