Your doctor may have recently ordered an MRI, MRA and MRV scan of your head, but your head is spinning with what all these acronyms mean. Each type of magnetic field imaging test serves a specific purpose. Here are the differences between an MRI, MRA and MRV:
Exposure to various sounds can affect your hearing and cause damage, including temporary or permanent hearing loss, depending on how loud the noise is and the length of time you are exposed to it. Noise-related hearing loss is common, affecting nearly 15 percent of adults in the United States (U.S.).
There is no shortage of information on the internet about erectile dysfunction; the problem is the information is not always accurate. Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated 18 million men in the US alone. One of the mainstays in treating erectile dysfunction is through oral medication, with Viagra® being one of the most prevalent and well-known brands on the market to treat sexual function.
Find out how you can proactively care for your health and what screenings you should routinely schedule.
Having trouble with your feet? You may be one of the many people who are experiencing a common skin issue called Tinea Pedis, or Athlete’s Foot. This problem refers to a fungal infection of the skin that can occur in between the toes, or on the bottom of the foot. The symptoms of infection can include scaling, fissures, itching, redness, and most notably, maceration (a white mushy like appearance of the skin) in between the toes. Sometimes an odor may be present. Unfortunately, this infection is extremely common, seen mainly in young to middle-aged men; however, women can also be affected.
Half of all cancerous moles are found during self-skin exams. While annual full body skin exams performed by a dermatologist are important, monthly self-skin exams help you familiarize yourself with your skin so you can monitor any changes and detect suspicious lesions early.
When checking your skin for melanoma, perhaps you think of the dark mole on your back or the asymmetrical freckle on your chest. By assessing suspicious spots on your skin, you’re taking the first step to melanoma prevention and early detection. Whether you’re using the Ugly Duckling method or the ABC’s technique, it is important that you and your dermatologist perform a thorough skin examination, including places that might not normally come to mind.
As COVID-19 pandemic rates decline, many are returning to their pre-pandemic social life including working from their company’s office or seeing their friends and family for in-person activities. While some are excited to get back to their pre-pandemic social life, others are experiencing elevated anxiety symptoms.
Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and develops when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (usually from sunshine or tanning beds) triggers mutations that lead to skin cells multiplying rapidly to form tumors. While melanoma is not the most common skin cancer, it is the most deadly since it can spread to other parts of the body where it is harder to treat.
In the United States, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year than all other cancers combined. The best way to detect and treat skin cancer early is by scheduling an annual skin examination with your dermatologist.