Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Video explaining benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Getting the most out of a visit to the doctor

The doctor is an expert on medical issues... you are an expert on you. Before you go to a doctor, please get organized. What symptoms do you have? For how long? How frequently? Write down all the things you want to tell your doctor. Write down all the specific questions you want to ask your doctor. You have one shot at giving the doctor all the information he needs to know about you and your condition. If he has all of the details, he has a better chance at helping you.

For more information see this article by the Joint Commission.

List of plastic surgeons in Dallas with biographies and videos

http://www.dallasdoctorbios.com/index.cfm?Selectedcategory=5&Selectedsubcategory=2

Do I have sleep apnea?

What can I do about sleep apnea?
Non-surgical cures for sleep apnea include:
  • behavioral changes
  • dental appliances
  • CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)
  • medication
Surgical cures for sleep apnea:
  • nasal surgery
  • palate implants
  • uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
  • tongue reduction
  • genioglossus advancement
  • thyoid suspension
  • maxillomandibular procedures
  • tracheostomy
  • bariatric surgery

more info