Month: November 2012

  • Post Procedure Care After Cataract Surgery – Things To Note

    To understand the post procedural care you should take up after cataract surgery, you need to know about the cataract surgery procedure first. When the natural lenses of the eyes develop an opacification, called a cataract, it has to be removed surgically. This opacification develops over a period of time, due to metabolic changes of […]

  • What Happens During The Cataract Surgery Procedure – A Detailed Look

    Cataract surgery is necessitated when the natural lenses in the eyes become opaque due to metabolic changes over time. The cataract surgery procedure is a simple one that is performed by an ophthalmologist in a sterile clinic, in order to avoid cataract surgery complications. During the actual surgery, the surgeon will normally remove the damaged […]

  • Islet Cell Transplant Recovery – Short Term And Long Term Tips

    Islet cell transplant recovery depends on careful and rigorous post procedural care. This is because after an islet cell transplant, there is a risk of the body rejecting the newly transplanted cells. In addition to this, the introduction of ‘foreign’ substances into the body can leave a patient vulnerable to infections. Rigorous care and monitoring […]

  • The Actual Islet Cell Transplant Procedure – A Step By Step Look

    Medical science has taken a leap forward with the advances made in diabetes treatment through the islet cell transplant procedure. The procedure is experimental and rare, but the success rates have kept researchers enthused enough to try and fine tune the process. Islet cell transplantation is done on Type I diabetes patients. Read more about […]

  • All About Tall Walkers – What They Are And How To Use Them

    Tall walkers are used to immobilize the lower leg and foot when it has suffered an injury. These walkers are also known as tall CAM walkers and high top walking boots. They are recommended for sprains, fractures, and soft tissue injuries. What Are Tall Walkers? Contrary to what the name might suggest, tall walkers are […]