To begin with, ovarian cysts do not provide any direct symptom through which one may diagnose the disease condition. Say, for example, a stomach infection will manifest itself with abdominal pain and loose motion or a gastrointestinal acid reflux will produce severe heartburn. But a woman having ovarian cysts will develop no such express symptoms to indicate that her ovaries are affected by cysts. Routine abdominal exam or an ultrasound exam, performed for some other ailment may help...

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is condition where the posterior tibial nerve in the ankle is compressed. In many ways, this condition is analogous to carpal tunnel syndrome in the hand where the median nerve is compressed.

With tarsal tunnel syndrome, compression of the tibial nerve occurs within a tunnel created by a floor consisting of the calcaneus (heel bone) and bounded by the medial malleolus- the bump on the inside part of the ankle- and the far corner of the heel bone. The...

Nursing and computers have not always been a perfect mix. Typically, nurses try to get away from new computer systems as much as possible. However, it is an inevitable workflow evolution in today's hospitals.

"It was so easy before when all I had to do was give it (orders) to the clerk."

"This new computer system is such a mess. Why can't we keep our old system?"

"It takes time away from my patient care."

Hammertoe surgery may be a treatment option if you have a severe hammertoe.

A hammertoe is a contracture of the toe due to a muscle imbalance between the tendons on the top of the toe and the tendons on the bottom of the toe.

There are two types of hammertoes, a flexible hammertoe and a rigid hammertoe.

Flexible hammertoes are less serious because they can be diagnosed and treated while still in the developmental stage. Flexible hammertoes are still...

The European Union's (EU) Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC) (MDD) forced many medical device manufactures to recognize the need to translate device documentation into other languages. Specifically, the Directive requires companies to adopt a specific multilingual documentation process. This requires companies to make provisions for translating product packaging, end-user instructions, labels and other essential product documentation. The translation of these documents is particularly...

One of the most important pieces of medical data about your body is your blood pressure. A key component in understanding blood pressure is the ability to read blood pressure charts. Blood pressure is analogous to the water pressure of water going through plumbing in your house or through your garden hose.

Blood pressure is measured by two different numbers - diastolic blood pressure is the pressure (measured in milligrams of mercury) between beats of your heart, and systolic...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects more than 20 million Americans. Commonly associated with aging, OA affects weight-bearing areas of the musculoskeletal system such as the neck, low back, hips, and knees. It also affects joints that are highly mobile such as the base of the thumb and the big toe joint.

While OA was considered to be primarily a condition affecting the elderly, it is now believed that OA can begin early- within the second...

"Health is wealth"—a phrase oft-used yet the most-ignored in today’s world. But this would be more meaningful to the unhealthy, who have faced the health hazards and know how important it is to stay fit. Health gone, you would soon feel that the whole world around you is nothing but a miserable excess, which has no place for you. That is precisely why you should take caution before it is too late. Retain health, or at least restore it, before it gets out of...

Bariatric surgery continues to grow in popularity, reflecting the increasing number of people who are struggling with obesity. Obesity is a chronic health condition that is very difficult to treat. For individuals who are more than 100 pounds overweight, diet and exercise alone are often not enough to enable permanent and substantial weight loss. As last resort, many are turning to a surgical solution to treat severe obesity and obesity related health conditions. If you are one of the...

The most common question breast augmentation doctors are asked is "What size implants are right for me?" Obviously, the answer is different for every patient, but if you are seriously looking into having a breast enhancement procedure, you will definitely want way to make sure you choose the right one for your body and lifestyle. There are several ways to make your breast augmentation dimensions choice.

Start by taking a good look at your current figure and...