According to Ayurveda, the tendency to put on more weight easily or not gaining enough weight depends on imbalance in five elements of body and…
A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a medical device that relieves pressure on the brain caused by fluid accumulation. VP shunting is a surgical procedure that…
A pacemaker is a device that sends small electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a suitable heart rate or to stimulate the lower…
We are in a generation where many women are being diagnosed with infertility due to various reasons such as lifestyle changes. But no need to…
Aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement are procedures that treat diseases affecting the aortic valve, one of four valves that control blood flow through…
Thyroidectomy is the removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck.…
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, which is the skin covering the tip of the penis. It’s common in the United States and…
A hair transplant is a procedure in which a plastic or dermatological surgeon moves hair to a bald area of the head. The surgeon usually…
Bunion surgery is done to reduce the pain and correct the deformity caused by a bunion. A bunion (hallux valgus) is an enlargement of the…
Back or neck pain that interferes with normal daily activities may need surgery for treatment. Laminectomy is a type of surgery in which a surgeon…
A crown is basically a cap for a damaged tooth. It can be made from a variety of materials, including metal or porcelain. You might…
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on a woman’s ovary. The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. They produce a…
Breast reduction surgery, which doctors may call reduction mammoplasty, is a medical procedure that reduces the overall size of a person’s breasts. People who have…
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct problems with the small bones in the spine (vertebrae). It is essentially a “welding” process. The…
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure by which the internal structure of a joint is examined for diagnosis and/or treatment using a tube-like viewing instrument called…