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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons for ItRisks and ComplicationsHow to Flush EarsAt-Home vs. In-Office CareAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons for It Risks and Complications How to Flush Ears At-Home vs. In-Office Care Alternatives Ear irrigation is used to soften andremove earwax (cerumen) buildup.Depending on your health, it can be done at home or may require a visit to a healthcare provider. Earwax is a natural bodily substance that protects ears from infection and provides a barrier against water and debris....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLegalization ProsConsScientific Evidence Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Legalization Pros Cons Scientific Evidence The pros and cons of legalizing marijuana are still being debated. Today, 38 U.S. states and the District of Columbia allow for the medical use of marijuana.A growing number allow recreational use. However, as a Schedule I controlled substance, marijuana is illegal under federal law. This Drug Enforcement Administration designation means that marijuana is considered to have “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProsConsSide EffectsOther ConsiderationsAppropriate UseOther UsesCost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pros Cons Side Effects Other Considerations Appropriate Use Other Uses Cost The Depo-Provera birth control shot has advantages and disadvantages compared to other types of birth control. While it’s convenient and effective, for example, the Depo shot also carries the risk of side effects like irregular bleeding and bone loss. This article looks at some of the pros and cons of using Depo-Provera....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA has approved Wegovy to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in adults with heart disease who have obesity or overweight.Wegovy was previously approved for weight management.Experts say this approval expands treatment options for those living with obesity and heart disease and could widen insurance coverage for the costly drug. Key Takeaways The FDA has approved Wegovy to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in adults with heart disease who have obesity or overweight....

Think of the faces of those that mean the most to you—your parents, siblings, friends, a significant other, your children. Now imagine waking up one day and not being able to recognize any of them. What sounds like the plot of a science fiction novel is an actual medical condition known as prosopagnosia, the inability to recognize or distinguish faces. FangXiaNuo / Getty Images Why Prosopagnosia Is Known as Face Blindness Although previously thought to be relatively rare, recent research suggests that around 2% percent of the general public may have some level of prosopagnosia....

The prostate bed is a structure in the male pelvis situated just beneath the bladder where theprostate glandrests. The term is most often used in the context of a surgical procedure known as aradical prostatectomyin which the prostate gland is removed in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Due to its adjacent position, the prostate bed is especially vulnerable to the spread of cancer. Because of this, the prostate bed (also known as the prostatic fossa) is often the focus of secondary cancer treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesScreeningDiagnosisStagesTreatmentComplicationsPreventionOutcomeNext in Prostate Cancer GuideProstate Cancer Staging and Risk Assessment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Screening Diagnosis Stages Treatment Complications Prevention Outcome Next in Prostate Cancer Guide Found just beneath the bladder in front of the rectum, theprostateis a walnut-sized gland that’s part of themale reproductive system. It produces fluid that contributes to semen. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in males, with risk factors including advanced age and a family history of the condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProstate Cancer StagingRisk GroupsRisk Assessment ToolsPre-Diagnosis Prediction ToolsMaking Treatment DecisionsNext in Prostate Cancer GuideTypes of Prostate Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prostate Cancer Staging Risk Groups Risk Assessment Tools Pre-Diagnosis Prediction Tools Making Treatment Decisions Next in Prostate Cancer Guide Prostate canceraffected close to 200,000 people in 2020. Fortunately, the prognosis of prostate cancer is usually positive because it typically grows and spreads slowly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of SurgeryPossible Future SurgeriesLifestyle Adjustments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Surgery Possible Future Surgeries Lifestyle Adjustments The condition you had prostate surgery to fix, most commonlyprostate canceroran enlarged prostatethat is causing urinary issues, is usually resolved after your procedure. People who go through this type of surgery frequently experience complications likeurinary incontinenceanderectile dysfunctionafter the procedure, which may be temporary or permanent....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBeforeProcedures for CancerProcedures for BPHAfter Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Before Procedures for Cancer Procedures for BPH After There are a few prostate surgery types and techniques, and what you can expect from your procedure depends on which one your surgeon uses. An incision may or may not be required; all, some, or none of prostate gland may be removed; and some surrounding tissue may or may not be excised as well—just to name a few differences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKeep Your DistanceHousehold SafetyTravel TipsOfficial Guidelines Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Keep Your Distance Household Safety Travel Tips Official Guidelines If radioactive iodine treatment (RAI) is recommended as part of your treatment for Graves’ disease,hyperthyroidism, orthyroid cancer, you will most likely be given it as an outpatient. Because the radioactive iodine used (known asiodine 131) may expose those around you to the effects of radiation (and theoretically negatively affect their thyroid glands), you will be given guidelines on how to prevent such exposure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProtein AmountIs It a Complete Protein?Pairing AvocadoOther Nutrients Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Protein Amount Is It a Complete Protein? Pairing Avocado Other Nutrients Avocados are widely considered to be both delicious and nutritious. But how do they stack up when it comes to yourdaily protein needs? Avocados do contain protein, but you’d have to eat a lot to hit recommended nutritional goals, and they are high in calories....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Provider Proteinuriais the presence of too much protein in the urine. It is typically a sign ofkidney disease, often in people diagnosed with diabetes, but also can occur withpregnancy,lupus, and other health conditions.One of the main signs of proteinuria is foamy urine, but that can occur in healthy people, too....