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isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=1285</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetThis information was provided by a chiropractor. Lower back pain is something that many men and women live with each day. Yet, many of them who identify the cause, still seek only minimum treatment. The normal activities of daily life are certainly inhibited when a person has sever lower back pain. Things like putting away the dishes, standing while folding laundry and simply driving a car, can all become extremely hard tasks. Especially when the sufferer has sciatica. Sciatica stems from a herniated disc, tumor, former or present trauma to the lumbar region or pregnancy. It occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched. This is the largest nerve in the body and extends from the lumbar to the buttocks. However, in many cases the pain is so strong that the nerve sends a radiating signal through the lower back, buttocks and down the leg. Many men and women who suffer with this are more apt to apply a localized liniment or get an occasional massage, rather than treat it. Perhaps, because many of these people do not know that a chiropractor can effectively work with you on easing and avoiding the pain. Facts about Sciatica It is caused by a [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/conditions/sciatica-how-to-identify-it-and-treat-it/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Dental Implants &#8211; An Innovation in Orthodontic Treatment</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/dental-health/dental-implants-an-innovation-in-orthodontic-treatment</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/dental-health/dental-implants-an-innovation-in-orthodontic-treatment#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:29:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Dental Health]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=1274</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetIn conventional implant dentistry, dental implants function as natural tooth roots providing adequate support for the replacement teeth, but in recent years they have become highly significant in orthodontic treatment, with their use increasing greatly over the last decade. Their greatest feature is the capability for full integration (osseointegration) with the jawbone providing a solid anchor point which an orthodontic appliance can be fixed. In traditional dental implantology, an extension is fixed to the implant and then a new crown is fixed on it that resembles natural teeth. Dental implants can be used to replace one tooth or multiple of teeth. They are best suited for individuals who have lost most or all of their teeth, but have sufficiently thick jawbone to hold the implants. Studies of Orthodontic Treatment with Implants A study released by AAID (American Academy of Implant Dentistry) in their 2011 annual meeting has highlighted the way dental implant usage is improving the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment. The capacity of implants to provide solid anchorage has made it possible to shorten the treatment time, while also facilitating treatment of problems previously considered untreatable. Another important study in this direction is the one done by a team of [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/dental-health/dental-implants-an-innovation-in-orthodontic-treatment/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Technology In Medicine</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/news/technology-in-medicine</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/news/technology-in-medicine#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:36:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=1265</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetFrom times when it was thought draining blood from the body would get rid of disease to surgical procedures with no form of anaesthetic, medicine has evolved over thousands of years to become a major talking point all over the world, and indeed, an incredibly important consideration for the health and well-being of the population. So how has medicine evolved with regards to technology in the developed world we live in? Robotic arms and 3D News this week contained stories of Manchester Royal Infirmary using 3D projections in the theatre to help with surgical operations. The surgeons wore 3D glasses and the screen showed the surgeons an image of a small robotic arm in order to remove the patient’s prostate. The movement was then mimicked by the staff and they followed the robotic arm on the screen for the keyhole procedure. &#160; Although there are current imaging techniques in use in hospitals across the world, this new form of 3D imaging is said to be cheaper and more accurate than current forms in use and indeed this new development is the first to use full 3D in the operating theatre. Endoscopes for surgery Endoscopic procedures are common and consist of [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/news/technology-in-medicine/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>An Adjustable Bed Can Help Relieve GERD</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/conditions/an-adjustable-bed-can-help-relieve-gerd</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/conditions/an-adjustable-bed-can-help-relieve-gerd#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:25:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Conditions]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=1258</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetHow GERD Affects Your Sleep Millions of people experience occasional heartburn that can cause difficulty sleeping. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 15 million people suffer from persistent or chronic heartburn, typically a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). There are differing degrees to which people experience heartburn and GERD, but some common symptoms include a burning sensation or pain in the chest or throat, the bitter taste of acid, and frequent belching and regurgitation. Many GERD symptoms are caused by a relaxation of the sphincter that separates the stomach from the esophagus. Stomach acid flows upward into the esophagus, damaging its lining in the process. Along with a variety of other risk factors, eating “trigger” foods is often responsible for heartburn and GERD symptoms, while certain lifestyles behaviors and other risk factors can increase someone’s chances of suffering from GERD. Heartburn and GERD can have quite a negative effect on your quality of life. People often experience symptoms at night, especially when lying down. They also usually suffer from discomfort while sleeping, and they wake frequently. A 2005 survey of people with GERD found that 55% complained of difficulty sleeping. The average person spends about one-third of his or [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/conditions/an-adjustable-bed-can-help-relieve-gerd/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Yeast Infection / Candida Advice and Treatments</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/conditions/is-candida-infection-affecting-your-health</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/conditions/is-candida-infection-affecting-your-health#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:33:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Conditions]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=950</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetCandida infection (also know as candidiasis, candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis, yeast infection and thursh) is a very common condition that affects many women and men. The most common form of yeast infection in women is thrush, which affects the vagina. It is thought that it affects around 75% of all women at some point in their lives. However, yeast infections can also affect other parts of the body, especially in the folds of skin around the groin, the anus and belly button. Terms such as jock itch and athletes foot refer to yeast infections that often affect those who exercise often. Wherever there is damp skin that is not exposed to the air there is a risk of yeast infection which leads to local inflammation and discomfort. Although candida is usually just a mild skin rash, oral thrush or vaginal thrush, it can sometimes become more serious and lead to several different conditions, such as: Digestive problems including diarrhoea and constipation Low energy levels and tiredness that comes on after eating sugary food Bloating Frequent headaches Anxiety and associated heart palpitations Vaginal yeast infection In the most extreme cases candida infections can become life-threatening. The development of  candidemia most often affects people with immunodeficiencies, such as cancer patients, AIDS patients and people [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/conditions/is-candida-infection-affecting-your-health/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Knee Replacement Safety Concerns</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/news/knee-replacement-safety-concerns</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/news/knee-replacement-safety-concerns#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:53:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=1250</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetA recent article by Andrew Carr, a professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Oxford, has issued a warning that many knee replacements could pose future risk to patients. Andrew Carr has warned that many knee replacements may be unsafe and lead to long-term complications. He shared his concerns in an article in The Lancet. The problem is due to inadequate regulations in the industry. There are currently over 15 companies manufacturing replacement knees that UK surgeons are using. At the moment it is up to individual surgeons to chose which particular knee replacement should be used. This warning comes just after the news that many people who have had metal on metal hip replacements will have to undergo regular blood tests as there is a risk of contamination from poorly constructed implants. A case is cited in Australia of 25 patients who received a faulty knee replacement which resulted in pain and inflammation. Recovery from knee replacement surgery is a painful process already without the added pain of complications. No Clinical Testing for Knee Replacements The pharmaceuticals industry has to carry out thorough clinical testing to determine the safety of medicines. However, replacements do not need to undergo the same level of testing. Not only knee replacements, but also [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/news/knee-replacement-safety-concerns/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>New Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments Being Researched</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/conditions/new-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatments-being-researched</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/conditions/new-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatments-being-researched#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:15:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Conditions]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=1248</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetSome good news for those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. British researchers at Newcastle University have discovered a new method for treating rheumatoid arthritis. The research is being led by Dr Graeme O&#8217;Boyle and has been published in PNAS. Rheumatoid arthritis causes painful swelling in the joints. Unlike some other forms of arthritis it is not caused by wear and tear of the joints, instead it is an autoimmune disease. The latest research has been experimenting with the manipulation of white blood cells, and specifically preventing white blood cells from entering the affected joints. When white blood cells enter the joints they cause damage and more swelling as the body attempts to heal the perceived infection. PS372424 Stops White Blood Cells The research has led to the creation of a new drug called PS372424 that can stop white blood cells entering joints. The drug works by binding on to the CXCR3 receptors on destructive white blood cells  which stops them from moving from the blood stream and into the joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. &#8220;By desensitising damaging white blood cells using CXCR3 they are not directed to migrate towards rheumatoid sites. The advantage of this system is that it is much more specific than current medications and may not compromise [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/conditions/new-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatments-being-researched/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Metal Hip Replacements Safety Concerns</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/bones/metal-hip-replacements-safety-concerns</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/bones/metal-hip-replacements-safety-concerns#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:30:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Bones]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=1244</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetMedical experts in the UK are calling for an end to all-metal hip replacements. Although health regulators say that they are safe many doctors and surgeons believe that the metal hips are causing complications as they wear down over time. The BBC reported on its Newsnight program that doctors have been aware of possible problems for many years. In fact, British Medical Journal has also reported that problems have been known for decades but never investigated further. The British Hip Society are raising awareness about metal hips. They are in direct disagreement with the opinion of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). British Hip Society opinion The BHS advises that stemmed, large diameter metal-on-metal primary total hip replacements using bearings of 36 mm or above should no longer be performeduntil more evidence is available, except in properly conducted and ethically approved research studies. This advice does not apply to hip resurfacing The British Hip Society endorses the guidance issued by the MHRA on the 28th February 2012. Patients who already have metal on metal bearing implants should be followed up. The British Hip Society will continue to monitor the latest research in this field and will provide further guidance once more information becomes available. Source: www.britishhipsociety.com/MoM%20Update.htm MHRA Statements [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/bones/metal-hip-replacements-safety-concerns/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Total Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/surgery/how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-total-hip-replacement-surgery</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/surgery/how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-total-hip-replacement-surgery#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:12:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Surgery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hip replacement]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=363</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetMost patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery want to know when they will be able to return to their normal life. &#8220;Recovery time&#8221; is a common question posed to specialists and non-specialists alike. There are many factors that can contribute to recovery time, but typically patients can return to normal life activities within 1 to 6 months. To be more specific, however, we can examine the difference between &#8220;short-term recovery&#8221; and &#8220;long-term recovery&#8221;. Short-Term Recovery Short-term recovery involves the early stages of recovery, such as the ability to get out of the hospital bed and be discharged from the hospital. On days 1 or 2, most total hip replacement patients are given a walker to stabilize them. By the third day after the surgery, most patients can go home. Short-term recovery also involves getting off major pain killers and having a full night&#8217;s sleep without pills. Once a patient no longer needs walking aids and can walk around the house without pain&#8211;in addition to being able to walk two blocks around the house without pain or resting&#8211;all of these are considered signs of short-term recovery. The average short-term recovery time for a total hip replacement is 4 to 6 weeks. [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/surgery/how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-total-hip-replacement-surgery/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/medical-research/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/medical-research/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:09:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Medical Research]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=1237</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetIn 2009 (or thereabouts) my son caught Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. I was horrified, as I thought that it was a deadly disease. It seems that it is only really deadly for cattle, who are killed and buried when they are found to have it. For humans, it is mostly just unpleasant. Although there can be serious complications, these are exceptionally rare. So, what is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease? Firstly, it is not actually the same as the &#8220;Foot and Mouth&#8221; disease that affects cattle and other livestock. It is a different virus altogether. Hand, foot and mouth disease (often abbreviated to HFMD) is caused by intestinal viruses. There asre several strains in a group of viruses known as Picornaviridae, however, the most common strains are Coxsackie A virus and Enterovirus 71 (EV-71). It generally lasts for about a week and can make eating uncomfortable for some children if it spreads into the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease is actually quite common and most children will catch it, usually once they attend nursery or pre-school when kids tend to share about their germs. It is only passed by mucus, saliva or feces (hopefully if you child catches it, it is not [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/medical-research/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
