If your optometrist suggests vision therapy for your child, you might assume that they mean an at-home kit and exercises such as the ones that were popular at the turn of the century. These kits have been shown to overstate their effectiveness and have little scientific evidence to back up their claims, so you should be wary of them. However, your child's optometrist is recommending something entirely different when they suggest optometrist-led vision therapy.
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Most people hear the term ultrasound and think of a pregnant woman at her OB/GYN's office. When you hear the word cancer you might think of the pink ribbon symbol for breast cancer – and its correlation to women. However, ultrasound and cancer can relate directly to men, as well. Continue reading to understand how these three terms are interconnected.
Ultrasound is Used to Detect and Evaluate Cancer in Men
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There are many different things that can increase your risk of developing tongue cancer. Some of these risk factors are completely within your control, while others are uncontrollable. Here are five things that have been identified as factors for the development of tongue cancer.
Increased age
Cancers of the oral cavity, including tongue cancer, are fairly rare in younger people. According to the American Cancer Society, the average age of a person diagnosed with oral cavity cancer is 62 years old.
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Pain involving both the foot and the ankle can be a double dose of misery, especially if you lead an active life or work a job that requires constant standing and walking. The underlying causes of this discomfort can range of from age-related chronic conditions to acute injuries. Here are four possible foot and ankle issues commonly seen by podiatrists.
1. Arthritis
Arthritis is a variety of inflammation that causes pain, swelling, and deterioration of cartilage in joints.
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There are many different things that can lead to pain in your ankle joint. One lesser-known cause of this pain is os trigonum syndrome. Here some things you need to know about os trigonum syndrome.
What causes os trigonum syndrome?
The os trigonum is an accessory bone in the foot. Accessory bones are extra, unnecessary bones that some people have and some people don't. The os trigonum sndrowm is quite common as accessory bones go; experts report that as many as half of all people have this extra bone.
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