If a lump is detected in one of your breasts during an annual mammogram, you may be referred to a specialist. Although the lump may be noncancerous, targeted testing will be critical in determining your prognosis.
A Surgeon Or Breast Specialist's Role
Your referral will be dependent upon the series of tests that your doctor orders. A surgeon or a specialist may use imaging tools, ultrasounds, and X-rays, to determine if cancerous cells are present.
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Scoliosis often begins in childhood and continues throughout life. This condition causes curvature of your spine. The curve might be so mild that your condition is not diagnosed until the curvature gets worse later in life. You can also develop this condition as an adult due to spine degeneration. If your doctor has diagnosed you with scoliosis, you're probably wondering what type of treatments you'll need. Here are some possible options for scoliosis treatments as an adult.
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The Covid-19 vaccine has been out for some time now, starting in waves from those that are more vulnerable such as the elderly and those with debilitating illnesses, all the way down to young children. Although the vaccine has been around now for several months, there is still some hesitation on whether or not to get the vaccine. For some, it is that there isn't enough research, for others, it's a fear of the long-term effects of the vaccine.
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If you are considering a tummy tuck, there are a few aspects of surgery that you should be aware of. No matter why you want to pursue surgery or what your outpatient recovery will look like, one of the most important things to consider is what the surgery will look like.
The tummy tuck surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia, which means you'll be asleep during the procedure. When you are asleep, one of these techniques will be used to remove unwanted belly fat.
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Physical therapy can help patients in a large variety of ways. Some patients can get help with one specific thing when they go to physical therapy and some patients can get help with multiple issues when they go. In order to get a better idea of some of the many ways physical therapy can be helpful, continue with this article on the subject.
Physical therapy can help with pain in a number of ways
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