What is lasik? Lasik – laser in-situ keratomileusis – is laser vision corrective surgery. What is lasik used for? Lasik is used to treat nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism (imperfect curvature of the eye’s cornea or...
What are fillers? Fillers are injectable gel-like substances – commonly containing hyaluronic acid. What do fillers do? Fillers are injected below the skin to raise it and smooth out wrinkles for a more youthful look. How long do fillers last? Most fillers last...
What is Botox? Botox comes from a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that has been purified for use as a treatment. What does Botox do? Botox paralyzes the muscles in the area of the body where it is injected. How long does Botox last? The effects...
What is a bone density scan? A bone density scan (also known as a DEXA scan) is a painless test that uses low-dose x-rays to measure the calcium and mineral content of your bones and therefore, its strength. Typically, measurements can be taken from the bones in the...
What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an imaging technique that uses low-energy x-rays to examine each breast for possible cancer. The breast is placed on a level surface of the mammogram machine and briefly squeezed between two paddles for a few seconds. Some...
Can prostate cancer information be trusted? John Ioannidis, MD, asked a similar question some years ago: – Was healthcare information in general trustworthy? He wanted to know if the conclusions generated by healthcare studies were reliable and based on sound...
Health insurance injustices suffered by patients, employers and physicians at the hands of the domineering health insurance industry are discussed in our podcast attached below. What are health insurance injustices? Health insurance injustices are abuses of power that...
What is an ultrasound scan? An ultrasound (sonogram) scan is an imaging method that uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body. How long does an ultrasound take? A typical ultrasound study takes about 30 minutes or so. Some water...
The health insurance industry has slowly but surely hijacked and shackled the medical profession. By exploiting their expertise they make record profits at patient and doctor expense while failing to improve overall health. Sadly, providers have steadily marched...