Mireille Moise
I am a surgeon interested in educating the public about their health. If you like my content, check out my website at www.surgeryinfo.org.
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When to Have Surgery After Being Diagnosed with an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Many people after being diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm, AAA, want to have it repaired as soon as possible. This article highlights the rationale behind waiting until the aneurysm reaches a certain size, 5cm.
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Blood Clot Removal Surgery: Is it Possible and What Does it Entail?Approximately 70% of people who undergo hip surgery will suffer a complication of a blood clot or DVT in the absence of any preventative measures. In some cases, surgery can be helpful. This articles describes a procedure for blood clot removal.
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Does Dandruff Lead to Hair Thinning?Dandruff has been linked with increase hair shedding and thinning. Treating dandruff could potentially improve hair quality and appearance.
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Understanding the Breast Cancer Mammography Screening DebateEarlier this month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, released shocking new mammography guidelines that recommended reduced breast cancer screening. This article provides some of the reasons why reduced screening might be better.
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9.2: Average Number of Surgeries Americans Will Undergo in Their LifetimeNew research finds that if health care trends continue, the average American will undergo a startling 9.2 surgeries in his or her lifetime.
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Does Presurgery Exercise Help with Postoperative Recovery?A group of Canadian reserachers found that for some patients, presurgery corresponded with improved post-operative recovery. -
Know Someone Recovering from Surgery - Buy Them a PlantResearchers have shown that plants help to improve postoperative recovery.
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Top Ten Health New Year's Resolutions of 2009 for Those Over the Age of 40These are ten health resolutions everyone over the age of 40 should make.
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Why You Should Create a Personal Health RecordThis article describes scenarios where keeping track of your personal health record can be very useful. Learn how to get started. -
Barbara Bush Recovering from Abdominal SurgeryBarbara Bush was admitted to Methodist Hospital in Houston Texas for abdominal pain. She underwent emergency laparascopic surgery for a perforated ulcer. -
Too Old to Have Surgery? Maybe NotNew studies presented at the American Heart Association annual meeting show that octogenarians recover surprisingly well after open heart surgery. While this data is comforting, being prepared and informed for open heart surgery makes the real difference.
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Deep Venous Thrombosis - Know the FactsDeep venous thrombosis or DVT is a blood clot in the venous system. Most commonly, DVT's arise in the lower extremities. Two million people suffer from DVT's per year.DVT's can lead to pulmonary embolism which kills 300,000 people a year.
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An Online Dieting and Healthy Eating ResourceThis articles profiles an online resource, provided by the USDA, to help you make healthier food choices. The website not only tells you what to eat according to the USDA food pyramid but also provides an online resource to track and analyze your eating history.
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Smoking and Surgery - What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You Can Hurt YouMillions of cigarette smokers undergo elective surgery each year. Quitting smoking before surgery greatly improves how well they recover from surgery. The scheduling of surgery is an excellent opportunity to quit smoking.
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What a Living Will Can and Can Not Do for YouThis article delves into the benefits and limitations of living wills. Complexities related to the interpretation of these documents are revealed in an effort to provide you with a strategy to optimize the efficacy of your living will.
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Choosing a DoctorThis article guides you through the often random task of choosing a personal physician. Whether or not you are switching doctors or starting from scratch, this article provides an organized roadmap for you to follow.