Indonesia, the world’s fourth biggest producer of cigarettes, will crack down on online tobacco advertisements in a bid to target youthful smokers, the communication minister said on Thursday. Health groups say more teenagers are taking to smoking in Indonesia, which already has nationwide curbs on cigarette ads, including a ban Read more…
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis is a condition where one finger gets stuck in a bent position resulting in pain and difficulty moving the affected finger. The most commonly affected finger is the ring finger and thumb. The condition derived its name, “trigger finger”, as the finger may Read more…
Osteoarthritis of the knee is more common in people who’ve had injuries to the ligament or the cartilage that help stabilize the knee joint, a research review suggests. Compared to people without knee injuries, individuals with injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) were more than four times as likely Read more…
An abranchial cleft cyst is a cyst as a swelling in the lateral part of the neck near the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Sometimes, the branchial cleft cyst can occur with an opening known as the fistula. The cause is usually due to a birth defect arising from the failure of fusion Read more…
Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Friday won U.S. approval for its gene therapy Zolgensma for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the leading genetic cause of death in infants, and priced the one-time treatment at a record $2.125 million. The Food and Drug Administration approved Zolgensma for children under the age of two Read more…
Thumb arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints of the thumb. There are a number of distinct joints in the thumb, all of which can be affected by thumb arthritis. The inflammation may be due to “wear-and-tear” or osteoarthritis, a thumb injury, or rheumatoid arthritis. Thumb arthritis can lead to Read more…
Tonsillectomy Complications – Overview Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the palatine tonsils from the back of the throat. The palatine tonsils can often be seen as a flesh-colored, pinkish lump at the back of the throat. The tonsils appear whitish when they become inflamed or infected. The tonsils help Read more…
A trans woman has become the first trans person in the world to undergo successful vaginal reconstruction using fish and she’s excited with the result. The woman, who asked to be identified only as Maju, 35, had a botched gender reassignment operation in 1999. As a result, her ‘vagina’ began to shrink Read more…
By using the right words and repeating the phrases, adults can help young kids get over picky eating behaviors and eat healthier foods, according to a new study. Saying “Lentils will help you run faster,” for instance, encourages preschoolers to understand the benefits and pick the foods they want, the Read more…
Jaw Reduction Surgery – Overview Jaw reduction surgery, also known as jaw shaving, is a type of surgery that is performed to narrow the jawline and make it V-shaped. A wide lower face is often considered a masculine trait in some cultures, especially in Asia so women with the attributes Read more…
Children who develop cavities and gum disease may be more likely to develop risk factors for heart attacks and strokes decades later than kids who have good oral health, a recent study suggests. Researchers did dental exams for 755 children in 1980, when they were eight years old on average, Read more…
Snoring is a hoarse or harsh sound from the nose or mouth that occurs when breathing is partially obstructed while sleeping. Sometimes, the sound may be soft but in most cases, it can be loud and unpleasant causing sleep deprivation to the snorer and those around him. Snoring can be Read more…
Researchers in Germany have created transparent human organs using a new technology that could pave the way to print three-dimensional body parts such as kidneys for transplants. Scientists led by Ali Erturk at Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich have developed a technique that uses a solvent to make organs such Read more…
Blepharospasm – Overview Blepharospasm is an abnormal, involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelids. The condition can appear for a few days and then resolve on its own without treatment, however, in some cases it can progress to a chronic condition causing lifelong vision challenges. The condition is different from Read more…