Facial trauma is an injury to the upper side of the jaw and bone. Facial Trauma, also known as maxillofacial trauma. Trauma facial skin may lacerations, obstruction of the nasal cavity and sinuses, the deterioration of the orbital sockets, fractures to the jaw and missing teeth. Blunt and penetrating trauma may cause prejudice to the…
First Shock. Then Pain. Now What? There are more than 300 auto accidents each month in Contra Costa County. In spite of the frustrations you may now be going through, if you are alive, the accident could have been worse. First, let’s count our blessings!!! Contra Costa County has experienced over 100 auto accident fatalities…
Because I live in the subtropics, I am lucky enough to be able to strike many cuttings and get many species to grow from seed just using garden soil or potting mix as a medium. Unfortunately not every one is as lucky. Many people struggle to get cuttings to take, or grow seedlings because of…
Limb lengthening is a surgical procedure used to treat a limb-length discrepancy (LLD) of the arm or leg. The goal is to achieve equal length with the corresponding opposite limb. LLD is the difference between the lengths of the upper arms and/or lower arms, or a difference between the lengths of the thighs and/or lower…
Life begins at 40 as the saying goes. But for some women as early as 30 years old their journey towards the menopausal episode starts. Perimenopause as it is called would never be easy for most women facing this. Here are the common signs of perimenopause. Check it out if you are experiencing some of…
If you have undergone hernia surgery within the past few days or weeks, you are no doubt hoping for a quick and successful recovery. That is why it can be worrisome if you find that you have a fever shortly after having had hernia surgery. Since we were children, we have often been taught that…
Canine Parvovirus is a contagious disease like no other. The virus can stay on soils and clothing for up to a year. This means that it is possible for your dog to catch the disease even if your dog has no actual contact with an infected dog. Because of this, it is important that dog…
Orthopaedic hospital in Delhi Our Associate Orthpaedic Hospitals in Delhi India is one of the most reputed medical tourism destinations in the world. It is known in general for heart surgery, hip resurfacing and other areas of advanced medical science. The private hospital groups are committed to the target of making India a world leader…
If you drink coffee because you think you need to in order to rev or pep you up daily, especially if you work in corporate America, here are some things to think about pertaining to this liquid drug that is the number one cause of cancer of the esophagus: The first thing you should think…
“We gotta start looking at the hands of the time we’ve been given here, This is all we got and we gotta start pickin it, Every second counts on a clock that’s tickin’, Gotta live like we’re dying…..” these lyrics from Kris Allen’s song ‘Live Like We’re Dying’ talks about the uncertainties in life and…
Many hunters find their hunting experience less enjoyable due to cold winter conditions. The right hunting gear is essential to keep out the cold weather, and to keep the hunter warm. The head, hands, and feet are the easiest places to lose body heat, and keeping them warm is extremely important. Thanks to insulated boot…
As we mentioned in other articles, endometriosis grow somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle, building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know chemical cell salts play a very important role in homeopathic medicine in treating some kinds of…
In Ayurveda, diabetes is commonly seen as a metabolic Kapha type of disorder in which the Agni has a lowered functioning. It results in high blood sugar. Ayurveda identifies 24 types of the disease commonly classified under Prameha – 4 are due to Vata dosha, 6 are due to Pitta dosha, and 10 are caused…
The seventh cranial nerve is predominantly a motor nerve supplying the muscles of facial expression. The sensory component is small, it carries taste sensations from the anterior 2/3rds of the tongue and cutaneous sensations from the anterior wall of the external auditory canal. The taste fibers are carried by the lingual nerve, which is a…
When performance sports are over, overweight athletes are more likely to develop asthma, musculoskeletal trauma, heat illness, osteoarthritis, or cardiovascular problems, according to a study presented to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The optimal treatment for excess weight in the case of overweight athletes is a combination of behavioral therapy, nutrition, and fitness.…
