Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsUsesRisksOther TypesWhile You’re UnderWaking UpSafety After Anesthesia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Uses Risks Other Types While You’re Under Waking Up Safety After Anesthesia The type of anesthesia you get depends on the nature of the procedure being performed, your age and overall health, and the preferences of the surgeon and anesthesia provider. With some procedures, you may be able to choose between different types of anesthesia, while other procedures require a specific type....

On the other hand, some genetic mutations, such as those linked tohemophilia, will always manifest the disorder. Furthermore, the environment can have an effect on the degree to which a gene mutation is expressed, which explains why in some cases family members with the same genetic mutation may experience an inherited disorder somewhat differently. cdascher / Getty Images Patterns of Inheritance The various patterns of inheritance are attributed to Austrian scientist Gregor Mendel, who discovered them while working with garden pea hybrids in the 1800s....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDermatological ProceduresHome RemediesPreventing Scars Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dermatological Procedures Home Remedies Preventing Scars Though mostgenital herpessores do not cause scarring, it can still happen to some individuals if their herpes sores break open. There are options for reducing the appearance of these scars. This article will discuss treatment options for genital herpes scars, including dermatology treatments, home remedies, and preventing outbreaks that can result in scars....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-home TestingPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosisNext in Geographic Atrophy GuideHow Geographic Atrophy Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-home Testing Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnosis Next in Geographic Atrophy Guide If you have lateage-related macular degeneration(AMD), one of the things an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) will look for each visit are signs ofgeographic atrophy. They commonly recommend undergoing imaging testing, ranging fromretinal fundusphotography (a color image of the retina) toautofluorescenceimaging (which shows where geographic atrophy is occurring)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyleOTC TherapiesPrescriptionsSurgeries and SpecialistsComplementaryNext in Geographic Atrophy GuideWhat Is Geographic Atrophy? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle OTC Therapies Prescriptions Surgeries and Specialists Complementary Next in Geographic Atrophy Guide Geographic atrophytreatment options remain limited. Treatment pathways for this advanced eye condition range from making lifestyle changes to prevent it from occurring to methods of maximizing remaining vision. This article will discuss treatment for geographic atrophy, including lifestyle changes, over-the-counter vitamins, vision-maximizing procedures, and other possibilities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDropletAirborneDirect ContactBloodborneIndirect ContactFecal-OralVector-Borne Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Droplet Airborne Direct Contact Bloodborne Indirect Contact Fecal-Oral Vector-Borne Knowing how germs are transmitted is key to preventing disease, and it varies for different bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. In some cases, you have to come into direct contact with an infected person to be infected. In others, the germ may be aerosolized (for instance, when someone sneezes) and find its way into your body when you simply take a breath....

Rachel Charlton-Dailey is an award-winning journalist specializing in health and disability. Charlton-Dailey also is the founder and editor-in-chief of the disability-focused online publication The Unwritten. My wedding day was the day that changed my life, but not for the reason many people would think. While it was undoubtedly the happiest day of my life, and I got to marry the love of my life, it was also the day that brought everything into sharp focus and I finally had to own up to something I’d been refusing to acknowledge for a long time: I was an alcoholic, and I had to get sober....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSunlight and SleepLight Therapy for Sleep DisordersNatural Light vs. Light BoxesMorning Light Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sunlight and Sleep Light Therapy for Sleep Disorders Natural Light vs. Light Boxes Morning Light Getting exposure to sunlight in the morning can help you sleep at night because it helps reset your body’s inner “sleep clock.” Light is an important cue for your body’s sleep cycle....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome RemediesOver-the-CounterPrescriptionsSurgeriesComplementary/AlternativeNext in Glaucoma Guide6 Tests for Diagnosing Glaucoma Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies Over-the-Counter Prescriptions Surgeries Complementary/Alternative Next in Glaucoma Guide Glaucoma treatments run the gamut from the use of a variety of different medications to innovative laser or surgical procedures, and more. Usually, your practitioner will decide which approach is likely to control youreye pressureand best help maintain sight....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and CausesDiagnosisTreatmentRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Causes Diagnosis Treatment Recovery A glenoid fracture is a fracture of the socket of theglenohumeral joint. This is the ball-and-socket joint in your shoulder that allows you to rotate your arm or move it up and down and side to side. A glenoid fracture is uncommon and usually only occurs as a result of a high-impact injury....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGI SymptomsWhat Causes It?Finding ReliefGut Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents GI Symptoms What Causes It? Finding Relief Gut Health You may have heard of “gluten belly,” a symptom that some people withceliac diseaseorgluten intoleranceexperience after consuming gluten. Gluten belly comes with stomach swelling,bloating, abdominal pain, and gas, among other symptoms. It is believed to be an immune and/or inflammatory reaction to gluten....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescriptionsTreating Sex PartnersTreatment of NewbornsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescriptions Treating Sex Partners Treatment of Newborns Frequently Asked Questions In the past, apenicillin shotwas all that was needed to cure gonorrhea. But, high rates of infection coupled with the overuse of penicillin led to widespread antibiotic resistance. Oral antibiotics once used on their own to treat gonorrhea were also met with high levels of resistance, in part because many people failed to complete the course of treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBirth Control EffectivenessSTI Prevention EffectivenessAdvantagesDisadvantagesOther Condom TypesCondom BrandsHow to Use Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Birth Control Effectiveness STI Prevention Effectiveness Advantages Disadvantages Other Condom Types Condom Brands How to Use Lambskin condoms, sometimes also known as natural condoms or natural membrane condoms, are a type of external condom made from the intestines of lambs and sometimes sheep. While lambskincondomsare effective in preventing pregnancy, the natural intestinal membranes are porous and do not protect againstsexually transmitted infections (STIs)....