The Different Types of Hernias
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - May 18, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Direct vs. indirect inguinal hernias: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
In this article, we look at the key differences between direct and indirect inguinal hernias, as well as who is at risk and how hernias are diagnosed. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Traumatic abdominal wall hernia in children by handlebar injury: when to suspect, scan, and call the surgeon - Rinaldi VE, Bertozzi M, Magrini E, Riccioni S, Di Cara G, Appignani A.
Traumatic abdominal wall hernias (TAWHs) can be defined as a herniation through disrupted musculature and fascia associated with blunt trauma. They are seen in approximately 1% of patients with blunt abdominal trauma. Data on TAWH in the pediatric populati... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 2, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Prophylactic Mesh Placement Colostomy Reduces Hernia Prophylactic Mesh Placement Colostomy Reduces Hernia
The use of a polypropylene mesh may significantly reduce the incidence of parastomal hernias after end-colostomy formation.Annals of Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Scientists warn the next generation will have 'text neck'
Some patients, particularly young patients who shouldn't yet have back and neck issues, are reporting disk hernias and alignment problems, the US study authors write in The Spine Journal. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 14, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Motorbike-handlebar hernia - a rare traumatic abdominal wall hernia: a case report and review of the literature - Tianyi FL, Agbor VN, Njim T.
BACKGROUND: Handlebar hernias are very rare and arise following a sudden force from a handle-like object impacting a focal area of the abdomen, which results in a disruption of the underlying abdominal muscle and fascia without necessarily disrupting the o... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 5, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Hormones are behind hernias of the groin in elderly men
Results of a study presented at the Endocrine Society's 99th annual meeting suggest inguinal hernia in older men could be caused by altered sex hormone levels that weaken and scar muscle tissue in the lower abdomen.EurekAlert (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - April 4, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Mom Shares Postpartum Medical Struggles With Powerful Instagram
A powerful Instagram post is shedding light on the medical challenges that can follow childbirth and celebrating moms’ scars.
Eighteen months ago, Kari Horn gave birth to her son via emergency C-section. Though becoming a parent has been a joyful experience for the Virginia mom, her postpartum journey involved umbilical hernias, more surgery and further complications.
While recovering from these complications, Horn posted a striking photo of her abdomen on Instagram to share her story and remind other struggling moms that they are not alone. In the caption, Horn described her photo as one of “the part...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sports Hernias, Adductor Injuries, and Hip Problems Are Linked Sports Hernias, Adductor Injuries, and Hip Problems Are Linked
Studies and subjective reports of athletes suggest that hip and groin injuries overlap like a Venn diagram. What is the final diagnosis?Medscape Orthopedics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Article Source Type: news
Does Mesh for Hernias Hold Up? General Surgery News Report
(MedPage Today) -- Also, cost cutting with laparoscopic colectomy, new journal app (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - February 22, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Emergency Surgery Riskier for Kids in Poorer Countries
Seven times more likely to die within 30 days of abdominal procedures for appendicitis, hernias, study finds
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Health Disparities, Surgery (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - December 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Are Some Criteria For Varicocele Evaluation?
Discussion
Varicoceles are caused by high venous back pressure which causes a tortuous dilatation of the testicular veins (pampiniform plexus) of the spermatic cord. They occur more on the left than right because the left renal vein has a higher pressure than the inferior vena cava which drain the left and right gonadal veins respectively. Varicoceles are not very common in young children (3% in < 10 years old) but increase during the adolescent years when the incidence is ~15% which is similar to the adult population. Most varicoceles do not cause problems, but can. The most worrisome problem is male infertility. &quo...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - December 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Mom Gets Real About 'Ooey Gooey Mess' Of Her Postpartum Body
A mother of four is using Instagram to spread a powerful message about body positivity.
Last week, Brittany Craig posted a throwback photo of her newborn son, Kain, next to her stretch-mark-filled midsection at just one week postpartum.
I'm posting this for 2 reasons! A: because I mean come oooon, look at that baby Somebody please give me a newborn! B: Because I am beyond proud of what my body has endured and accomplished in the last 10 years! I may not be societies idea of "sexy", but I have gained 60lbs in 10 months and lost it in 5, FOUR different times! My body has grown and housed 4 human ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medeon Biodesign wins FDA 510(k) for AbClose
Taiwanese medical device company Medeon Biodesign said yesterday that it won 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its AbClose laparoscopic port site closure device.
The AbClose device is designed as a single use, disposable laparoscopic port site closure device designed to allow for secure single-operator suturing while limiting user variability.
“AbClose is designed to reduce time, cost and risk of port site closure and minimize the frustrations experienced by surgical teams at the end of the surgical procedure. AbClose enables secure and precise delivery of 180° suture bites on fascia of nearly all thicknesses. It i...
Source: Mass Device - September 20, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Regulatory/Compliance Surgical Medeon Biodesign Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What is a Hiatal Hernia?
Learn all about hiatal hernias, where part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm. This page looks at hiatal hernia causes, symptoms, and treatment. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news
