One of the major demands the world has always had is for newer, more effective medicine and treatments. Many new discoveries in medicine have lead to newer drugs and antibodies that will vastly improve people’s quality of life. Needless to say, there is both a global demand for an ability to create a better cure […]
Physiological
Virtual Colonoscopy
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and the third most common cancer. Despite its prevalence and morbidity, most people forego colonoscopies because the procedure is uncomfortable and invasive. A virtual colonoscopy may increase the number of screenings as a more favorable alternative, however it is not painless. Accuracy […]
Diabetic Foot Neuropathy
People with diabetes are at an increased risk for foot injury due to decreased sensation and increased blood sugar levels. For people with diabetes, the risk of developing a diabetic foot ulcer ranges from 15- 25% (AMA). Thirty percent of diabetics over 40 years of age develop lower extremity disease, which includes peripheral arterial disease, […]