A laser skin treatment is a relatively new technology that surgeons have only recently begun using. It is when the surgeons utilize lasers (containing carbon dioxide) to vaporize the skin’s upper layers, consequently allowing a new layer of skin to form. The technique is commonly used to fine tune wrinkles and various face lines, especially around the eyes and the mouth. What is great about the laser skin treatment is that it can be used at any part of the body, including damaged areas, as the laser beam is extremely Read More

Optical coherence tomography is the field of study in which light is used to see through a subject material’s surface. It is most often used in medicine in order to analyze a biological sample such as an eye, artery, or other body part. Although optical coherence tomography is a relatively new technique, it is considered much safer than other microscopy forms, it is cheaper to implement, and provides better results. How Optical Coherence Tomography Works Optical coherence tomography involves the use of a near-infrared light that is directed at a Read More

A nuclear heart scan is an excellent method to evaluate the health of your heart. Nuclear heart scans are safe and extremely effective for diagnosing specific kinds of heart conditions. The process of having a nuclear scan is relatively simple and in most cases is painless. During a nuclear heart scan, a radioactive tracer (which is safe) is injected into a vein in your arm. This tracer circulates throughout the bloodstream and travels to the heart. As the tracer element circulates through the heart, special cameras scan the heart and Read More

Cell phone radiation refers to the electromagnetic waves that cell phones produce and the user’s body, particularly the head, absorbs. Cell phone companies, research agencies, and other groups have known about cell phone radiation for some time. However, they have not yet found any conclusive evidence to show whether cell phone radiation does, in fact, cause harm to the human body. While conclusive evidence has not been found, there does seem to be some correlation between cell phone use and brain tumors, some forms of cancer, and blood flow problems. Read More

Electrosurgery is the the term used when high-frequency electrical current is used to cut, fulgurate, desiccate, or coagulate tissue with very little blood loss during surgery. The Harmonic scalpel is one of two competing brands in this field that help increase a surgeon’s efficiency and reduce the overall recovery time for patients. The device consists of an electrosurgery system that contains a cutting instrument, hand-held ultrasonic transducer, foot-pedal, and generator. What Is Electrosurgery? Electrosurgery uses a high-frequency current to cut tissue during surgery. Unlike traditional hand-held scalpels, this process allows Read More