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Glaucoma occurs when fluid in the eye drains too slowly or not at all. As the fluid builds up, the pressure inside the eye rises. This can damage the optic nerve and disrupt the visual signals to the brain.
"My goal is to provide patients with a special service to help them with their voices," says Otolaryngologist Joel H. Blumin, MD. "I have an inherent respect for voice and for what it means to a person's identity."
Adolescents and teenagers ages 11-17 should get about 9 hours of sleep each night, but most are getting far less. Medical College of says Lynn A. D'Andrea, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Associate Professor of Pediatrics.
The Sleep Center at Children's Hospital received accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, making it the only sleep disorders center in Wisconsin dedicated exclusively to the care of children.
The use of hypnosis in medicine has drastically increased during the last decade as it has become an accepted treatment alternative for a wide range of health and medical issues.
"Whatever sleep does for the brain, it probably does for the body too." Carol Everson, PhD, discusses her studies in sleep deprivation and its effects on human health.
Low-fat diets are more effective in preserving and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system than low-carbohydrate diets, according to a new study by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Dr. Deidre Faust notes that exercise improves bone and cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and overall well-being.
Humans possess a great deal of brain reserve, says Piero G. Antuono, MD. This gives us the ability to maintain good cognitive function even as disease breaks down delicate tissues and vessels.
When stressful situations go unresolved, the body is kept in a constant state of activation, causing deterioration and reducing the body's ability to repair and defend itself. Biofeedback teaches patients to modify these responses.
Reza Shaker, MD, is heading up a new research effort to study the mechanisms that govern the biological interaction between the esophagus and the airway, and their changes due to disease or injury.
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, complementary and alternative medicine are based on different principles: In general, complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, while alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine.
The next time you see your primary care physician, you might leave your appointment with a prescription for a regular dose of exercise. Mark W. Niedfeldt, MD, talks about fitness and the "Exercise Is Medicine" campaign.
"I still believe that a vast majority of older people in this country are going to be cared for by a primary care physician," says Edmund Duthie, Jr., MD. "Our teaching programs are aimed to help these doctors do the best job possible."
Many factors can contribute to tension and sadness during the holidays, including fatigue, unrealistic expectations, increased stress and unresolved family issues.
The Oncology Clinic waiting room chairs are full, the television replays yesterday's events, and the conversation is quiet...
"Memory in many ways defines us," says Piero G. Antuono, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Professor of Neurology. Dr. Antuono is the Director of the Froedtert & the Medical College Memory Disorders Program.
Hot flashes, insomnia, irritability, and difficulty concentrating are very common in women going through menopause. For some, they present minimal burden on daily activities, but for others, they can affect quality of life.
It takes courage to put down that last cigarette and quit smoking - most people feel a combination of fear and excitement leading up to their quit date. If you want to quit, don't let that fear paralyze you.
When the arteries of the legs have limited blood flow due to plaque, it's called peripheral artery disease, or PAD. If left untreated, says Dr. David Marks, it can result in leg pain or even amputation.
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