Should I undergo Knee Replacement Surgery? Every year approximately 700,000 knee replacement procedures are performed in the United States of America. This number is projected to increase to 3.48 million procedures per year by 2030. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/total-knee-replacement-arthroplasty-beyond-the-basics) However, this number represents the tip of the iceberg. An astounding number of patients, continue to look for pain…
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Kim Kardashian has been in the news the past few weeks. She’s been very vocal about her desire to have a third child. However, there have been ongoing debates in the media, should she have another child? Is it safe to have another child after a high-risk pregnancy? For those who came in late, Kim…
Imagine the need to use the bathroom every 30 minutes of your day, or feeling that the bladder is full, even right after urinating! These are symptoms of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or Prostatic Gland Enlargement, which occurs when the enlarged prostate squeezes down the urethra and can block the flow of urine out of…
Technology is considered to be the driving force behind a lot of innovation in healthcare. While the use of technology by doctors is definitely an encouraging sign, should you be worried if the surgeon whom we all trust, relies on YouTube videos to perform surgery? Yes, you heard that right! Recently, news surfaced that a South Carolina…