Chemotherapy, or chemo shortly, is a cytotoxic (poisonous to cells) treatment, applied by chemicals that are expected to affect the DNA structure of the problematic cells in various diseases, especially cancer. The drugs used in chemotherapy prevent the growth and proliferation of target cells and damage them. Chemo can be used alone, but can also...
We have many different cartilage tissues in our bodies with hard-to-memorize Latin names but one of them however, surpasses all the rest by being the most widely known: Meniscus. It’s very famous because of 2 reasons. Firstly, its name is frequently associated with our favorite football player or athlete. Secondly, its injury is very common...
What is Reflux Surgery (GERD Surgery) and How is it Performed? GERD surgery, also called reflux procedure, is a minimally invasive operation to tighten the junction between the stomach and the esophagus to stop the unwanted reverse movement of stomach juices. The gold standard for surgical treatment is named Nissen fundoplication. In this procedure, the...
Even with the latest medical technology, it’s not possible to take a clear look into the health condition of blood vessels from outside. Also called arteriography, angiography is the procedure that lets physicians check vessel related problems from inside and easily. How is Angiography Performed? In this simple but powerful procedure, the doctor will use...
Healthy eyes have a clear lens that transmits light to the back of the eye. Cataract is the condition where this lens becomes cloudy and the eye does not receive enough light. Cataract by birth is called congenital cataract, and the type that occurs by age is called senile cataract. What Causes Cataract? 90% of...
What is Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)? Blood pressure is the expression of the pressure exerted by the blood to the arteries. It is defined in two classes: systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure that occurs when the heart beats. Diastolic pressure is the pressure that occurs when the heart...
The “right fat” helps you lose “more fat” – 5 Best Oils Many of us suffering different levels of obesity try to stay away from oils and fats to lose weight. However, “satiety” is the key for the success of any diet and the right fat source gives us the feeling of fullness after a...
What Is PRP Treatment? PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is an organic mixture obtained by separating the plasma out of blood. The process of returning this organic mixture to the body by injection is PRP treatment. This plasma is very rich in cells called “platelets”. Platelets, main task of which is to help blood clot, have...
Organ transplantation (including tissue transplantation) is a surgical operation in which an organ is removed from the donor body and then placed in the recipient body to replace a damaged or dysfunctioning organ. Transplantation surgery is one of the most challenging and complex fields of modern medicine, but it is also one of the fastest-growing...
What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause? Benefits & Risks When you go through menopause, your ovaries lose their reproductive functions. Ovule cells are not produced, the production of estrogen and progesterone hormones decreases. The main cause of postmenopausal symptoms is decreased estrogen levels. Most women go through this natural phenomenon between the ages of...
