Some people find that their blood pressure is normal at home, but rises slightly when they’re at the doctor. This is known as white coat syndrome, or the white coat effect. The syndrome gets its name from doctors and medical staff who sometimes wear white coats in a professional setting. A healthy blood pressure reading [...]
Most people who contract COVID-19 are lucky enough to completely recover within two to three weeks. Some, however even those who suffered a mild version can continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery. These after symptoms have been called post-COVID-19 syndrome. People suffering with serious medical conditions and the elderly are most likely to have [...]
Brushing your teeth is important, but dental sealants may be the best way to prevent kids from getting cavities. Dental sealants prevent 80 percent of cavities for two years after application. They also continue to protect against 50 percent of cavities for up to four years. The sealants can be retained in the mouth for [...]
Polysomnography is a useful test for the diagnosis of sleep-related disorders, mainly for the study of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. obstructive sleep apnea. However, its main use today is the study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), in which decreases in the percentage of oxygen in the blood occur repeatedly throughout the night due to [...]
A PCR test for COVID-19 is a test used to diagnosis people who are currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, which is the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The PCR test is the “gold standard” test for diagnosing COVID-19 because it’s the most accurate and reliable test. Our COVID-19 PCR test for travel looks for the presence of [...]
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a newer type of minimally invasive weight-loss procedure. In endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, a suturing device is inserted into your throat and down to your stomach. The endoscopist then places sutures in your stomach to make it smaller. This procedure may be an option if you're significantly overweight — a body mass [...]
Two dental visits a year are recommended for most patients. In a typical check-up our dentists will do oral exam of your gums and teeth, diagnoses any oral health problems, orders X-rays (if appropriate) and make treatment recommendations. Check-ups are important not only for cleaning, but to find any problems early. Why are twice a [...]
Orthodontic treatment (usually with braces) is most often used to improve the appearance and alignment of crooked, protruding or crowded teeth, and to correct problems with the bite of the teeth. The benefits of orthodontics can include: correction of dental crowding and straightening of your teeth correction of your bite so the front and [...]
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an interactive psychotherapy technique used to relieve psychological stress. During EMDR therapy sessions, you relive traumatic or triggering experiences in brief doses while the therapist directs your eye movements. EMDR is thought to be effective because recalling distressing events is often less emotionally upsetting when your attention [...]
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. Physiotherapy can be helpful for people of all ages with a wide range of health conditions, including problems affecting the: bones, joints and soft [...]
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