2019

A Short Guide To Kidney Cancer Treatment

Being diagnosed with kidney cancer is alarming, but there are many treatments available, from surgery to cryotherapy. This short guide aims to explain these treatments in more detail and to give an overview of how the illness is treated. Surgical Options By far the most common treatment for kidney cancer is surgery to remove all or part of your affected kidney. This surgery is known as a nephrectomy. The National Kidney Foundation describes how the procedure takes place and what is actually removed during the surgery. Read More 

Nail Avulsions – What Do You Need To Know?

When it comes to foot problems, people tend to think that they only need to see a podiatrist if they have a fracture or a sprain. But one of the problems that you should not ignore is a nail avulsion. An avulsion refers to an injury that leads to the forcible detachment of a body part, in this case, your nail. Thus, the avulsion could be partial, or you could lose your entire nail. Read More 

Personal Care Services: Lending a Helping Hand to Those That Need it Most

Personal care services are required by people who cannot perform daily tasks themselves. People may not be able to perform these tasks for a variety of reasons, including physical restrictions owing to disability. Additionally, the elderly also have difficulty performing daily tasks due their age. These daily tasks include cooking, bathing, grooming and using the toilet. Personal carers are employed to assist these individuals with these daily tasks and allow them to lead dignified lives. Read More