These devices are the preferred choice of many plastic surgeons around the world during breast reconstruction due to their technical ease of use, low comorbidity and safety. However, several issues such as the
What is breast cancer? Breast cancer develops when cells in the breast grow out of control. Several types of breast cancer can develop, depending on which cells turn into cancer. Most breast cancers start in the tissue or ducts of the breast. ...
Being pregnant is an unforgettable experience for parents-to-be. As you make your way through each of the three pregnancy trimesters, we'll introduce you to the changes and symptoms you're likely to encounter, as well as the many ways your baby will grow and develop. Read on for a brea...
Breast cancer develops in the breast tissue, primarily in the milk ducts (ductal carcinoma) or glands (lobular carcinoma). The cancer is still called and treated as breast cancer even if it is first discovered after traveling to other areas of the body. In those cases, the cancer is ...
Even a foreign object lodged there – something as simple as a piece of toilet paper – can cause inflammation. Also, unlike an adult woman (or even a newborn or teenager), your growing daughter has no estrogen to defend her vaginal tract, and the pH of her vagina is high, creating a...
Blood testsmeasure your CD4 count and viral load. If your CD4 count is lower than the normal range, your immune system has been affected by HIV. Viral load is the amount of HIV in your blood at any given time. Tests for STIs and other infections, including syphilis, gonorrhea, and chla...
Abreast biopsy procedureis used to identify whether an abnormal area of breast tissue is cancerous. A physician may order one if they detect anything wrong during an exam or through imaging like an MRI or ultrasound. During the procedure, they will take a sample of the abnormal tissue and th...
While this works better, and fitting the bone structures (hip) and modifying to fit the soft tissue areas (the waist) is my preferred way to fit, this involves trial and error from the very start. I hate sewing more toiles/muslins than I have to. The best approach, i think, is to...
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue covering your internal organs such as the lungs, chest wall, abdomen and heart; the cancer is usually aggressive; This Review covers treatments, causes, the lung microbiome and natural compounds. ...
dense breast tissue need these additional screening tests. TheAmerican College of Radiologynow recommends a breast MRI in some women with dense breast tissue. The US Preventive Services Task Force did not make this recommendation, but this is something that patients can discuss with their physician....