Photorejuvenation with Intense Pulsed Light

Photorejuvenation procedure refers to a special treatment method of skin rejuvenation (rejuvenation). Through non-ablative laser systems or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) (synonym: flashlight treatments, flashlamp treatment), a visible improvement of the skin appearance is achieved, especially in actinic (light-induced) changes and damage. Disturbing pigmentation and unsightly superficial vascular anomalies (e.g. spider veins) can also be … Photorejuvenation with Intense Pulsed Light

Splenic Rupture: Classification

Classification of splenic rupture (splenic laceration) into 5 types according to severity by American Association of the Surgery of Trauma. Severity Capsular tear, parenchymal injury Hematoma (bruise) Type 1 Isolated capsular tears without acute bleeding Parenchymal injury <1 cm Subcapsular hematoma(bruise under the capsule);spread < 10% of the surface, not increasing. Type 2 Capsular rupture … Splenic Rupture: Classification

Lymphedema: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) In lymphedema, damage to the lymphatic system, which may be congenital or acquired, results in an increase in interstitial (from Latin interstitium = “interstitial space”) tissue fluid. As the disease progresses, tissue senescence (tissue alteration) occurs, with an increase in connective and adipose tissue, as well as changes in the extracellular … Lymphedema: Causes

Cancer: Micronutrient Therapy (Nutritional Medicine)

Primary prevention Diet or dietary components can be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) as well as protective (protective) factors for tumor disease.Primary prevention involves slowing initiation and promotion by dietary factors. Depending on the stage of tumor development (1st initiation, 2nd promotion, 3rd progression), one arrives at different mechanisms of action associated with nutrition: Stage 1 – Initiation … Cancer: Micronutrient Therapy (Nutritional Medicine)

Epilepsy: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic target Prevention of epileptic seizures or reduction in the number of seizures. Therapy recommendations Antiepileptic drugs may be prescribed in adults after a first seizure, especially if risk factors such as EEG abnormalities, a brain lesion (brain change), and other abnormalities on imaging are present. This procedure should be discussed with the patient. Acute … Epilepsy: Drug Therapy