Guest posts written by enthusiastic fans of Medical Island.
When a dental implant patient’s jawbone has lost its shape or receded due to tooth loss and aging, it can often be augmented in order to replace missing bone and encourage new bone growth. Depending on where the bone loss has occurred, one of the following procedures will be selected – sinus graft, ridge preservation…
Is your hair loss problems causing you unlimited sufferings? Is it making you lose your precious confidence, especially when it comes to standing in the front to raise your voice? Well, hair loss can be surely a big hurdle and can go against your growth in life. Therefore, you should go for a hair loss…
Sleep is an essential need of every human brain and body. For every adult individual, at an average 8 hours of sleep is required. However sleep quality matters more than sleep duration. There are two types of problems people usually encounter while sleeping. First is the difficulty in falling asleep and second problem is to…
There is nothing more important for married couples than having a baby. However, some are not successful enough or are not blessed enough to have one. Below are some of the reasons of failed pregnancy. You can assess yourself or your partner to see if any of the reasons are for your concern. 1. Pollution:…
Readers at Webctor.com constantly ask for ways to boost their metabolism so that they can lose weight. This can be done through exercise but also through diet changes. Remember that people can have medical reasons for metabolism that are too high or too slow. They often have illnesses such as a thyroid problem which is…
Caffeine is one of the most abused substances in the world. For many of us, our days don’t even begin until we have our morning cup of coffee. Leading endlessly fast paced lives, it’s no wonder why so many of us feel the need for a little chemical help to keep up. With early morning…
Dealing with depression instead of running from it is important. Especially if you have a little one on the way, and you are planning on getting an ultrasound scan soon. There are many different ways to go about handling depression. The best way to handle it is by discovering the best way that works for…
The decision to enroll a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult one. Perhaps more difficult, however, is the transition the elderly must make from a familiar and comfortable environment to a new, unknown one. As we age, it gets more and more difficult to accept and adjust to change, and the move…
Penicillin was a historically revolutionary drug. It was the first prescribed antibiotic for syphilis, streptococci and staphylococci infections. Though some viruses have over time developed resistance to penicillin, it is still preferred over wide spread antibiotics for some ailments. This jump-started research into antibiotic therapies and the refocus on transmissible agents as a cause for…
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently estimated that 1 in 4 people worldwide will need mental health care sometime during their lives. A specific concern is the rising number of teen suicides due to untreated depression. According to experts, only 1 in 5 depressed teens receives help for their condition. Many parents and teachers may…
Your sleep is vital to your day. A good night sleep improves your daily functioning and concentration. Studies also show that getting a good night sleep improves your general health and longevity. If you are having trouble with insomnia there are various techniques you can try. Follow these tips for a better night’s sleep. Stick…
Your sleep is vital to your day. A good night sleep improves your daily functioning and concentration. Studies also show that getting a good night sleep improves your general health and longevity. If you are having trouble with insomnia there are various techniques you can try. Follow these tips for a better night’s sleep. Stick…