4,168 plain-language articles across 62 topics, symptoms explained, nutrition, lab results, medical technology and everyday wellbeing, written by Dr. Şule Eren, published daily by the group behind 45 hospitals and clinics in Türkiye, Bulgaria, Serbia, Netherlands and North Macedonia. For clinical guidance on a condition or procedure, see the Patient Guides.
Hip dysplasia surgery risks include blood clots in the leg or lung, irritation or numbness of skin nerves around the incision, infection, bleeding, slow…
A gastric balloon is a temporary, saline-filled device placed in the stomach through the mouth and usually removed after about six months, while a…
Most TMJ pain responds to conservative, reversible care: heat or cold as preferred, softer foods during flares, avoiding gum and clenching, and gentle jaw…
Arthritis care follows a stepped approach often called the arthritis treatment ladder. Treatment usually begins with education, exercise, weight management and simple pain relief,…
Implant-supported dentures replace a full arch of teeth using implants anchored in the jawbone. Removable (snap-in) overdentures usually rest on two to four implants,…
Fructose is the simple sugar that gives fruit, honey and table sugar much of their sweetness. Table sugar is half fructose and half glucose;…
Liver disease is treated according to its cause and stage. Early fatty liver is managed mainly with gradual weight loss, alcohol avoidance and control…
Composite bonding can often be completed in a single appointment because the tooth-colored resin is shaped and hardened directly on the tooth, with no…
Most surgeons ask patients to avoid flying after stapedectomy for a period of weeks, not days, because cabin pressure changes stress the healing eardrum…
Facial seborrheic dermatitis is usually treated with topical antifungal creams or shampoos that reduce Malassezia yeast, short courses of mild anti-inflammatory creams for flares,…
Facial aesthetic surgery after 60 is not ruled out by age itself; surgeons weigh overall health, medications and healing capacity rather than birthdays. Older…
Keratosis pilaris is a harmless, very common skin condition in which keratin plugs the hair follicles, creating small rough bumps on the upper arms,…
Arthritis treatment in older adults is planned around the whole person: the type of arthritis, kidney and heart health, stomach risk, fall risk, memory,…
Receding gums happen when gum tissue pulls away from a tooth and exposes more of its root, most often because of gum disease, aggressive…
Preparing for liver, pancreas or bile duct surgery usually involves detailed contrast scans to map the anatomy, blood tests and a fitness assessment, and…
Most people can begin sipping water within an hour or two of an ERCP, once sedation has worn off and swallowing feels normal, then…
Pediatric physical therapy mainly works on how a child moves through space: strength, balance, posture, walking and other large-muscle skills. Pediatric occupational therapy works…
Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders uses thin electrodes implanted in specific brain regions, wired to a small pulse generator under the skin of…
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