Category: Medical
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Why Cosmetic Dentistry is Important
Cosmetic dentistry has been scoffed upon for so long now, as it seems to only emphasize on the aesthetic part of dentistry. But there is no doubt that this aspect of looking good and having a beautiful smile is beginning to become more and more important to people everywhere. And while the paradigm that first…
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What is duodenal switch gastric bypass surgery?
For those of you who don’t know, gastric bypass surgeries have been designed to treat morbid obesity and correct the health issues that might arise from this. The surgery also known as a Duodenal Switch or DS Gastric Bypass comprises both the restrictive and malabsorptive aspect. As a result of these surgeries, patients reduce their…
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Diabetes – Simple Advice for a Complicated Disease
An estimated ninety percent of people suffering from diabetes have type 2 diabetes. The pancreas of type 2 diabetics produce insulin, but, either the insulin production is insufficient, or their bodies cannot use the insulin properly. Type 2 diabetics can vastly improve their chances of avoiding the more serious effects of the disease by instituting…
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Get new dental implants
Ever lost a tooth in an unfortunate accident? Don’t despair because you’re not the only one. In fact, you should rejoice in the fact that there are emergency dentists available who will be able to give you new dental implants. There’s nothing worse than being in your prime and having a tooth missing from your…
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A Primer on the Duodenal Switch in Bariatric Medicine
Obesity, for some is not a choice. Metabolic, hormonal and other medical conditions prevent a person’s body from burning fats, thus the accumulation. For these folks, no amount of exercise or dieting would do the trick, so the best way to go is with surgery. Distal bypass, also known as Roux-en-Y procedure, is a favored…