Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by increased intraocular pressure that damages the optic nerve over time and cause blindness if left untreated. Though it’s often associated with diabetes, the condition can develop independent of this disease or in connection to others such as high blood pressure. While the most common treatment for this condition is the use of eye drops, a few studies have shown that micro stents can also be effective at keeping intraocular pressure at a healthy level.…
If you’ve been experiencing chest pain and your doctor has ruled out heart-related problems as a possible cause, your pain may be because of another non-cardiac related issue. An examination and tests may point to anything from pneumonia to acid reflux. Here are three major causes of chest pain that are not directly connected with heart problems:
1. Pneumonia
Pneumonia affects the lungs and respiratory system, causing inflammation, cough and sometimes chest discomfort or pain.…
Kyphoplasty is an advanced procedure that allows a doctor to stabilize a fractured vertebrae in your back, relieving severe back pain and mobility issues commonly associated with osteoporosis. This surgery is handled as an outpatient visit and offers a far faster recovery time than other options for stabilizing a damaged spine. However, you’ll still need to deal with these five challenges as you recover from a kyphoplasty procedure.
Short-Term Observation…
