An osteoid osteoma is a benign (noncancerous) bone tumor that usually develops in the long bones of the body such as the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone). Although osteoid osteomas can cause pain and discomfort, they do not spread throughout the body. Osteoid osteomas can affect people of all ages but they occur more frequently in children and young adults.
Overview
Vaginal discharge is a common occurrence. Vaginal discharge can be caused due to hormonal; changes, infections etc. Various treatments and home remedies are available to cure vaginal discharge problems.
Bone Marrow Transplantation for Children
Overview
Although breast lumps are more commonly found in women, breast tissue is present in men and women and hence lumps can form in men as well. Hormones affect the breast tissue. Changes in these breast tissues can cause the formation of lumps or, in some cases, make them naturally disappear.
What are Breast Lumps?
Breast lumps refer to the overgrowth of tissues developing inside your breasts. There are many types of breast lumps, and each type may look and feel different.
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Nipple discharge is the term for the passage of liquid through nipples. It may happen spontaneously or due to manipulation of breast tissues. It is not something to be concerned about, but it may occasionally lead to health issues.
Nipple discharge is possible at any age and in women and men. Read on to know more about nipple discharge, its causes, and when to consult a doctor.
Small intestine cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the small intestine, a long, coiled tube that helps digest food and absorb nutrients. Cancer of the small intestine is uncommon compared to other gastrointestinal cancers.
What is Small Intestine Cancer?
Small intestine cancer, also known as small bowel cancer, develops in the tissues of the small intestine. The small intestine consists of three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Cancers can form in any of these sections, though they are more common in the duodenum.
Hand transplant is a surgical procedure for persons with amputated hands. Hand transplant is a complex procedure performed only at a few medical centres worldwide. Your doctor will transplant hands and a portion of the forearms, as the case may be, collected from a dead person.
Staging is an important process in cancer diagnosis as it helps doctors determine the extent of the cancer and develop a treatment plan. The treatment options for small intestine cancer depend on the stage and other factors, such as the person’s overall health and preferences. Surgery is often the primary treatment for small intestine cancer stages, Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may also be used as treatment.
The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland in the human body, located behind the jaw in front and below the ears. Parotid glands can develop tumours. Parotidectomy is a surgical procedure that removes all or a portion of the affected part of the salivary gland. A nerve known as the facial nerve passes through parotid gland, dividing the gland into two parts: the superficial and the deep lobes, and supply the facial muscles
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Some diseases of the heart can decrease its ability to pump blood effectively. A Ventricular Assist Device, or VAD, is a device that can help the heart in pumping blood. A doctor may recommend a VAD as part of the treatment for heart failure. A VAD is a blood pump and it is called a ventricular assist device as it can help the ventricles (pumping chambers) of the heart in pumping blood. The Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) assists the left ventricle of the heart.
How Does the Heart Work?
