VR is the use of software to create an immersive simulated environment. Unlike traditional user interfaces, to experience VR, users put on head-mounted display (HMD) which places the user inside an experience, where they can engage with the environment and virtual characters in a way that feels real. VR has...

Bariatric surgery is a term that refers to surgical procedures that assist in weight loss by making changes to the digestive system. The term "bariatric surgery" can be used to describe a variety of procedures, such as gastric bypass and other weight loss surgeries. Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries —...

Plastic Surgery includes the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, cranio-maxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk, and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement to these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic...

Every day, oral healthcare providers must synthesize patient data such as intra- and extraoral exams, radiographs, clinical images and oral histories to develop treatment options. From there, a shared decision-making process between provider and patient serves to define the treatment plan, but the quality of the data and our ability...

Robotic surgery or Robot-assisted surgery is a specialized technique used by Robotic Urologist to enhance the overall experience and outcome of critical surgical procedures. It makes it possible for the operating urosurgeon to reach even distant and critical spaces with a very small incision. The specialist technology also offers accurate...

Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth (oral cavity). Mouth cancer can occur on the: Lips Gums Tongue Inner lining of the cheeks Roof of the mouth Floor of the mouth (under the tongue) Cancer that occurs on the inside...

The term "stenosis" is derived from Greek and refers to the process of narrowing that constricts or "chokes" the spinal nerves. The cause of spinal stenosis in the lumbar spine (lower back) is commonly associated with degenerative changes, also known as spondylosis, that occur as a result of aging. Lumbar spinal stenosis is...

A hospital is a healthcare facility that provides specialized medical and nursing care as well as medical supplies to patients. The most well-known form of the hospital is the general hospital, which usually carries an emergency department to handle urgent health issues such as fire and accident victims, as well...

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the governing entity in the United States that regulates medical devices, a single-use or disposable medical device is “intended for use on one patient during a single procedure. It is not intended to be reprocessed (cleaned, disinfected/sterilized) and used on another patient....

In the operating department for which the most integrated function is required, cleanliness must be kept and the safety of facilities, equipment and devices must be maintained any times. Furthermore, the working environment for medical staff such as doctors and nurses must be considered from the viewpoint of human engineering....

With the thoughts that are shifting between hope and anxiety, the stroke survivors and their family members go through a lot. This happens especially after the discharge from the hospital. While a few survivors recover on their own, at least two thirds of stroke survivors need some sort of rehabilitation....

Radiology defines a wing of medicine that functions using radiant energy while diagnosing and treating diseases. In simple words, radiology means a process to determine whether a medical condition is present or not before moving ahead with the treatment. It is a test that takes images of different body parts...

Virtual reality, sensors and 3D printing for a better follow-up of the patient throughout his journey If virtual reality can already be used to treat certain phobias, or even to help with rehabilitation thanks to mirror neurons, for example, the application of this technology combined with sensors and 3D printing...

Fallopian tube recanalization (FTR) is a therapeutic procedure performed to open an obstructed fallopian tube by passage of a guidewire and catheter through a proximal fallopian tube obstruction. The equipment and techniques used for FTR are extensions of catheter interventions used in angiography. Fallopian tubes are the thin tubes in the...

The hospital monitor trolley is considered to be one of the most useful and adaptable equipment. They play a variety of critical functions in providing quick and effective healthcare, and they are vital in numerous ways. Medical personnel across the globe are increasing their work efficiency by using them. Hospital...

In vitro diagnostic tests have made it possible to accurately identify the specific microorganisms that cause disease and to perform additional testing to guide treatment selection. As such, diagnostic testing kits have become essential for diagnosing and monitoring disease, providing prognoses, and predicting treatment outcome. The global diagnostic market continues...

With digital technology becoming the norm of daily life, it’s not surprising to see it make its way into the healthcare industry. Digital technology is being used in hospitals to help patients interact with doctors. Many hospitals have already implemented electronic health records, so any healthcare professional can access the...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the white blood cells called CD4 cells. HIV destroys these CD4 cells, weakening a person’s immunity against opportunistic infections, such as tuberculosis and fungal infections, severe bacterial infections and some cancers. WHO recommends that every person...

The Effects of Tobacco Use on Oral Health China consumes and produces more tobacco than any other country in the world. The next country in line is India. According to the WHO Global Report on Mortality, about 35 per cent of Indians over the age of 15 use tobacco and...

Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer in males, but it is highly treatable in the early stages. It begins in the prostate gland, which sits between the penis and the bladder. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men...