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 [...]
Pandemic’s Impact On Oral Health 02/03/2021 Worn, cracked teeth During the pandemic, overnight, many people found themselves quarantined, working from home or furloughed. These sudden changes created stress and anxiety. To help them cope, many exchanged business or work attire for sweats and PJs. People ate more comfort foods and snacks, binged on TV shows, [...]
I am a 25 year old female who eats a relatively healthy diet and takes regular exercise to keep myself in shape. I suffer periodically with stomach bloating which can last for days at a time causing me discomfort and embarressment. Food diaries have not been any help, can you give me some advice? Living [...]
Fluoride varnish and fissure sealants Fissure sealants can be done once your child's permanent back teeth have started to come through (usually at the age of about 6 or 7) to protect them against decay. This is where the chewing surfaces of the back teeth are covered with a special thin plastic coating to keep germs and food particles [...]
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