Anyone who decides to have bypass surgery can increase the chance of a successful operation by doing the following… • Find a good surgeon. He should be board-certified in car-diothoracic surgery. In addition, he should perform at least 150 bypass operations each year. Fewer than that, and he may lack the necessary expertise. Some patients [...]
To provide top-notch medical care, doctors need complete access to the most sensitive matters—drug use, sexual habits, etc. We need our patients to trust that their secrets will remain secret. If a young man doesn’t feel comfortable telling a doctor he’s gay, for example, then the doctor may misjudge the significance of a symptom, order [...]
A recent study of more than 1,100 people found that those who drank tea at least once a week for more than 10 years had 20% less total body fat and 2% less abdominal fat than those who drank none. The study took into account lifestyle factors, including age, physical activity and food intake. Results [...]
This condition is caused by bacteria that thrive on moist, sweaty skin. It can also be caused by eating spices, which can cause sweat glands to become overactive. self-defense: Cut back on spicy foods, and keep feet dry. Change shoes at least once a day. Air them out after each wearing. also helpful: Dr. Scholl’s [...]
The study included 349 people who experienced chronic low back pain, defined as pain lasting more than a year. patients were divided into two croups: 176 underwent spinal fusion surgery and 173 were enrolled in an intensive rehabilitation program that included daily exercises and cognitive (mental) behavior therapy. During the two years of the study, [...]