Surgical errors/complications: Related Videos

What is Bypass Surgery?

Coronary bypass is a form of heart surgery that uses new arteries to "bypass" and replace clogged heart arteries. Tune in to learn more about this important type of heart surgery.

Keywords: Surgery, bypass surgery, bypass, coronary bypass, coronary bypass surgery, cholesterol, arteries, clogs, clogged artery, clogged arteries, artery, heart surgery, surgical bypass

Surgical Therapy in Epilepsy

Children whose epilepsy is not controlled through medications may want to consider alternatives. Learn about one option that is growing in popularity.

Keywords: epilepsy, pediatric, children, brain, surgery, anti-seizure medications, anti-convulsant medication, refractory epilepsy, medication resistant medication, seizure control, alternative, MRI scans, PET scans, SPECT scans, MEG, pediatric, child, craniotomy, neurostimulation, vagus nerve, stimulator, electrical pulse, seizure focus, vagal nerve, corpus callostomy, focal abnormality, EEG, electroencephalogram, safety, efficacy

Penile Pump Surgery

Also known as an "inflatable penile prosthesis", the penile pump is a remarkable device which can restore the possibility of intercourse to men suffering from severe sexual dysfunction. Not to be confused with a penile enlargement, the penile pump is a completely internal mechanism which allows a man to have a full erection at any time -- without planning ahead, as is necessary with other treatments.

Watch the actual surgery, beginning to end, as expert surgeon Francois Eid addresses these questions and more.

This educational presentation includes video images of medical procedures and human anatomy that are graphic in nature. Individual discretion is advised before viewing this presentation, which is intended for mature viewers only.

Keywords: penile pump implant, sexual dysfunction, surgery, erectile dysfunction, penile enlargement, Dr. J. Francois Eid

The Role of Weight Loss Surgery

For obese people who meet specific qualifications, surgery can provide a solution to weight loss troubles. Learn what role these procedures can play in improving your health.

Keywords: Weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery, lap band surgery, gastric bypass, morbid obesity, obesity surgery, gastric bypass surgery

Laser Eye Intro

An estimated 60 million Americans are in need of vision correction. So it's no surprise that LASIK surgery-- a laser treatment touted as a worry-free alternative to glasses or contacts-- has become a highly sought-after procedure. But will it work for everyone? Join our physician and patient panel as they discuss the pros and cons of LASIK surgery.

Keywords: ophthalmology, lasik, laser surgery, laser eye surgery, eye doctor, ophthomology, vision correction, glasses, contacts, refractive surgery, nearsightedness, myopia, farsightedness, hyperopia, astigmatism

Laparoscopic Surgery

A tiny camera called laparoscope can be used to peek inside the body and diagnose disease. Learn how this minimally invasive technique is now being used for intestinal surgery.

Keywords: Keyhole surgery, laparoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, laparscope, blood clots, diverticulitis, hernia, colorectal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, small bowel obstruction, postoperative ileus, nosocomial infections, robotic surgery, intestinal disease, ileal pouch, anastomosis, fistula, minimal invasive surgery

Choosing a weight loss surgery

Weight loss surgery is a major decision, and there are several options available – which surgery is right for you?

Keywords: Weight loss surgery is a major decision, and there are several options available – which surgery is right for you?

Treating Epilepsy

Join our panel of experts as they discuss various standard treatment strategies for epilepsy and the factors doctors and patients should consider as they make decisions about their treatment.

Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, treatment, medications, anti-epileptic medications, surgery, EEG, electroencephalogram, dilantin, phenytoin, gum changes, side effects, tegretol, carbamazepine.

Beyond Hair Plugs

When medical treatments for hair loss fail to bring satisfactory results, some men turn to surgical treatments like hair transplantation and scalp reduction. Such procedures have come a long way since the days of big hair plugs, often yielding remarkably natural results. Our panel of experts will walk you through the various options, and discuss video footage of a hair transplant. Topics will include:

• Microsurgery
• Scalp reduction
• Flaps

Keywords: hair plugs, hair loss, hair transplantation, scalp reduction, microsurgery, flaps, hair restoration, grafts, galea, cosmetic procedures, buzz triangle scalp reduction, micrographing, surgical options, Dr. Michael Reed, Dr. Robert Cattani

My Weight-Loss Surgery

Making the decision to have weight-loss surgery is not easy. Listen as an individual tells why she decided to have weight-loss surgery and the ways this decision impacted her life.

Keywords: Weight loss, weight-loss surgery, obese, obesity, losing weight, diet, bariatric surgery, gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric band surgery, Lap-band

Choosing a Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery can provide health benefits to those who qualify. It's important to learn the different advantages and disadvantages associated with each type.

Keywords: weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, lap band

Preparing for Weight-Loss Surgery

Preparation for weight loss surgery includes learning about the available types of surgery, selecting a qualified doctor, holding pre-op meetings with the medical team and understanding the recovery process.

Keywords: Weight-loss surgery, bariatric surgery, lap band surgery, gastric bypass, morbid obesity, obesity surgery, gastric bypass surgery

Lung Reduction Surgery

Although post-surgery hospital time is as little as one week for some lung reduction patients, the full benefits of surgery may not be seen for months. Our panel will discuss short- and long-term recovery issues, from pain control to rehab.

Keywords: Lung reduction surgery, lung volume reduction surgery, emphysema, COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, post-operative, intensive care unit, chest tubes, chest incision, thoracotomy, sternotomy, thoracoscopy, National Emphysema Treatment Trial, oxygen, mortality rate, complications, palliative procedure, vitamin A, retinoic acid, NIH, Forte Trial

IBD Surgery

People with inflammatory bowel disease often face surgery. New techniques can speed recovery and reduce post-operative discomfort. Meet an 18-year-old woman with ulcerative colitis, and follow along as she makes the decision to undergo laparoscopic surgery.

Keywords: IBD, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bowel surgery, colon surgery, anastomosis, bowel resection, ileostomy, j-pouch, proctocolectomy, ileo-anal pull, restorative proctocolectomy, inflammatory bowel disease, colostomy, bowel problems, diarrhea, constipation, colitis

Obesity Surgeries

Many obese people are turning to stomach surgery to help them get on the road to a healthier life. Learn about the different procedures doctors are performing for weight loss.

Keywords: morbid obesity, obesity, epidemic, overweight, obese, BMI, body mass index, calculator, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disease, coronary artery disease, diet, exercise, behavior modification, drug therapy, weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery, comorbid illnesses, restrictive procedures, malabsorptive procedures, vertical banded gastroplasty, VBG, adjustable gastric band, LAP Band, gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, intestine, stomach, pouch, food, colon, reroute

Prostate Cancer Surgery

Prostate cancer often requires removing the prostate gland. A new technique called laparoscopy uses tiny incisions and a camera to accomplish the operation and allow for a speedy recovery.

Keywords: radical prostatectomy, Prostate cancer, prostate gland, prostate, keyhole surgery, laparoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, laparoscope, impotency, impotence, incontinency, erectile dysfunction, erection, nerve-sparing surgery, urine incontinence, Foley catheter, blood clots, seminal vesicle

Alternatives to Laser Surgery

The number of people seeking LASIK and PRK, the two most common laser eye surgeries, has increased dramatically. In the year 2000, an estimated 1.5 million surgeries were performed in the United States alone. But is surgery the only way to achieve 20/20 vision? And is it possible to see better than 20/20? Join eye specialist Julius Sherman as he discusses alternative options to laser surgery, both present and future.

Keywords: eye, LASIK, PRK

Laser Surgery

If you have poor vision you should know about laser eye surgery as a treatment option. There are two common techniques: LASIK and PRK. How do these procedures work and what are the differences between them? Join us as we walk step by step through these operations with a medical expert and one of his patients. The webcast will also feature live footage from an actual procedure.

Keywords: eye, LASIK, PRK

Ped Brain Prep

A brain tumor diagnosis in a child can be scary and confusing for the child and immeasurably painful for his parents. On today's webcast we'll look at the story of 11-year-old Ahmad Abdella, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 11.

Keywords: brain, tumor

Ped Brain Recov

On this webcast, 11-year-old Ahmad Abdella joins us to talk about life after brain surgery. What are his feelings about the procedure? How was his recovery? Are his symptoms gone? Join us to hear his side of the story. Ahmad's father will also speak about his experiences, and surgeon Fred Epstein, MD will be on hand to discuss Ahmad's recovery and follow-up.

Keywords: brain

Surgery for Colon Cancer

Surgery is one of the most common treatment options for patients with colorectal cancer. But there are many surgical techniques out there, each appropriate for different patients with different stages of cancer. How do you and your doctor determine the best procedure for you? Join our panel of specialists as they discuss the various available techniques, and when they should be used.

Keywords: Colon

Heart Surgery

Join the staff and patients at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles as they share their experiences with pediatric heart surgery.

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Considering Ostomy Surgery

Sometimes people with inflammatory bowel disease wait too long for surgery because they fear of living with an ostomy, a type of pouch which is needed to collect waste in the intestine. How can you lead a normal life after surgery?

Keywords: Ostomy, stoma, ileostomy, colectomy, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, J-pouch, ileoanal reservoir, ileoanal pouch, ileoanal pull-through, ileoanal anastomosis, colon cancer, colorectal cancer

Hair Growth: Realistic Results

Hair loss has always been a top cosmetic concern for men but it's only in recent years that proven medical options have become available. What are the options, and what can they really achieve? Join us for an in-depth look at the state-of-the-art in hair loss treatment.

Keywords: Hair loss, hair, baldness, thinning hair, male pattern baldness, hair loss treatments, hereditary hair loss, Rogaine, minoxidil, Propecia, finasteride, topical preparation, oral medication, surgical hair restoration, hair transplantation, hair transplant surgery, follicular unit grafting, follicular units, patient expectations

Helping Men Talk on Hair Loss

It's often hard for men to acknowledge they are losing their hair. But hair loss treatment is most effective when started early, so it's important for men to speak up if they are worried about hair loss. Tune in as patient advocate Spencer Kobren talks about the decisions facing men who are balding.

Keywords: Hair loss, hair, balding, thinning hair, receding hairline, male pattern baldness, hair loss treatments, patient advocate, patient stories, patient experiences, The Bald Truth Foundation, Rogaine, minoxidil, Propecia, finasteride, topical preparation, oral medication, surgical hair restoration, hair transplantation, hair transplant surgery, follicular unit grafting, follicular units, patient expectations

Metastatic Prostate Cancer

New research shows some men with very late-stage prostate cancer may benefit from chemotherapy. Learn why doctors are changing their minds about the value of this type of treatment.

Keywords: prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, hormone refractory prostate cancer, hormone resistant prostate cancer, hormone independent prostate cancer, androgen independent prostate cancer, prostate cancer chemotherapy, PSA, prostate specific antigen, hormonal therapy for prostate cancer,palliative care, Novantrone, mitoxantrone, taxane, taxanes, Taxotere, docetaxel, Taxol, paclitaxel, Gleason score, prostatectomy, prostate surgery, prostate radiation, conformal radiotherapy, antiandrogen, castration, orchiectomy, androgen suppression, digital rectal examination, luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, LHRH

Cancer 101

What causes cancer and why is it so hard to treat? Leading experts provide an overview of cancer, from what goes wrong in a cell's genetic instructions to the latest treatment strategies.

Keywords: Cancer, causes of cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, radiation therapy, surgery, combination therapy, Molecular Targeted Therapy, cancer, treatment,

Treating Stomach Cancer

Gastric cancer, more commonly known as stomach cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the world. Learn more about this cancer and what treatments are available.

Keywords: Gastric cancer, stages, stomach cancer, oncologist, gastrectomy, partial gastrectomy, subtotal gastrectomy,Cisplatin,Fluorouracil,Docetaxel,Taxotere,Irinotecan,Camptosar,eloxatin, oxaliplatin,surgery, chemotherapy, tumor

Aggressive Prostate Cancers

All prostate cancers are not the same. Listen as doctors describe treatment options when they believe an early-stage cancer may be particularly aggressive.

Keywords: prostate cancer, prostate cancer chemotherapy, PSA, prostate specific antigen, hormonal therapy for prostate cancer, Novantrone, mitoxantrone, taxane, taxanes, Taxotere, docetaxel, Taxol, paclitaxel, Gleason score, prostatectomy, prostate surgery, prostate radiation, conformal radiotherapy, antiandrogen, castration, orchiectomy, androgen suppression, digital rectal examination, luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, LHRH, PSA doubling, PSA velocity

Hormonal Therapy: Prostate

Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men in the U.S. Among the treatment options for this disease are surgery, radiation therapy and hormonal therapy, which limits the effects of male hormones on growing cancer cells. Find out how hormonal therapy is being used to fight prostate cancer.

Keywords: prostate cancer, prostrate cancer, cancer, surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, testosterone, prostate tumor, metastases, metastasis, LHRH agonist, male hormone, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, Zoladex, Lupron, Viadur, goserelin, luprolide, Casodex, Eulexin, medical castration, anti-androgens, peripheral blockers, combined androgen blockage, estrogen, castration

Treating Advanced Colorectal Cancer

Learn about treatment options that are available for patients with advanced-stage colorectal cancer.

Keywords: Colorectal cancer, colon, rectum, colonoscopy , tumor, metastasized, biopsy, gastroenterologist, surgery, chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody, avastin, biologic

Understanding Ultrasound

If you're pregnant -- and even if you're not -- you've probably heard of ultrasound. But do you really know what doctors are looking for when they use it? Join our panel for an expert discussion of this common procedure.

Keywords: Ultrasound, pregnancy, obstetricians, fetus, placenta, cervix, uterus, congenital heart disease, geneticist, vaginal delivery, Caesarean delivery, fetal echocardiogram, amniocentesis, placental biopsy, PUBS, percutaneous umbilical blood sampling, prenatal surgery, maternal specialist, fetal specialist, Dr. Unjera Jackson, Dr. Joan Atkin, pregnant, childbirth, birth, labor, delivery, prenatal, Cesarean, c section, postpartum

Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer

When prostate cancer no longer responds to hormonal therapy, it is called hormone refractory prostate cancer. Learn who's at risk for this stage of disease, and how it's treated.

Keywords: Hormone refractory prostate cancer, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, quality of life, hormone therapy, testosterone, testes, adrenal glands, taxotere, docetaxel, ketoconazole, nizoral, Mitoxantrone,Novantrone,hot flashes, bone loss, SWOG-9916, TAX-327

Prostate Cancer Overview

The most common cancer in men is also the most complicated to treat. Listen to experts describe the latest in screening, diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, hormone refractory prostate cancer, hormone resistant prostate cancer, hormone independent prostate cancer, androgen independent prostate cancer, prostate cancer chemotherapy, PSA, prostate specific antigen, hormonal therapy for prostate cancer,palliative care, Novantrone, mitoxantrone, taxane, taxanes, Taxotere, docetaxel, Taxol, paclitaxel, Gleason score, prostatectomy, prostate surgery, prostate radiation, conformal radiotherapy, antiandrogen, castration, orchiectomy, androgen suppression, digital rectal examination, luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, LHRH

What PSA Really Means

The PSA test remains a controversial screening tool for prostate cancer, but there is little doubt on its value for helping with treatment decisions. Learn what you need to know about PSA.

Keywords: prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, hormone refractory prostate cancer, hormone resistant prostate cancer, hormone independent prostate cancer, androgen independent prostate cancer, prostate cancer chemotherapy, PSA, prostate specific antigen, PSA velocity, PSA doubling, hormonal therapy for prostate cancer, palliative care, Novantrone, mitoxantrone, taxane, taxanes, Taxotere, docetaxel, Taxol, paclitaxel, Gleason score, prostatectomy, prostate surgery, prostate radiation, conformal radiotherapy, antiandrogen, castration, orchiectomy, androgen suppression, digital rectal examination, luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, LHRH

Adjusting to Your Pacemaker

After a pacemaker is implanted, a patient may need to make some changes in his lifestyle to prevent adverse effects. Tune in to learn more about managing life with a pacemaker.

Keywords: Pacemaker, slow heartbeat,symptoms, pacemaker surgery, pacemakers, heart health

Cosmetic Procedure Smarts

Increasingly, dermatologists are confronting a disturbing new trend, the practice of cosmetic procedures by untrained people. See the devastating results for yourself.

Keywords: Skin, dermatology, dermasurgeons, dermatologist, finding a dermatologist, cosmetic, cosmetic procedure, cosmetic treatments, beauty, estheticians, personnel, medical spas, spas, salons, botox, injections, laser, hair removal, chemical peels, liposuction, collagen, filler substances, acne, facials, massage, scars, burns, changes in pigmentation, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, ASDS, medical spas, aestheticians,

What is a Pacemaker?

A pacemaker is a battery-powered device that sends signals to the heart to help it beat properly. Tune in to find out more about these life-saving devices.

Keywords: Pacemaker, syncope Bradycardia, Atrial fibrillation, Heart failure,wire, lead, surgery, irregular heartbeat, incision, hematoma, pacemakers,

Prostate Cancer and Quality of Life

Learn about hormone refractory prostate cancer and the current treatments that have can help improve quality of life.

Keywords: Hormone refractory prostate cancer, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, quality of life, hormone therapy, testosterone, testes, adrenal glands, taxotere, docetaxel, nizoral, prednisone, hot flashes, bone loss

Penile Pump Expectations

For many men suffering from erectile dysfunction, the solution to their problem lies not in medications or sex therapy but rather in a surgically implanted device called an Internal Penile Pump.

Keywords: ED, erectile dysfunction, impotence, sexual dysfunction, male impotence, penis, erection, penile pump, patient story, treatment, surgery, procedure, penis surgery, penile prosthesis, expectations, side effects, complications

Choosing Parkinson's Treatment

Parkinson disease has effective treatments that replace dopamine in the brain. Although these Parkinson's drugs are effective, they may cause motor complications known as dyskinesias and lose their effectiveness as the disease progresses. Learn about symptoms and treatments for Parkinson's symptoms.

Keywords: Parkinsons, Parkinson Disease, motor system, substantia nigra, neurotransmitter, dopamine, anticholinergics, MAO-B inhibitors, MAO-B, levodopa, L-dopa, carbidopa, Sinemet, wearing off, COMT, COMT inhibitor, dyskinesia, dopamine agonists, Stalevo, motor complications, pallidotomy, deep brain stimulation surgery, tremors, shuffling, balance, coordination, falling

Parkinson's Disease Caregiver

People living with Parkinson's disease face many hurdles, but they don't do it alone. Listen to how one couple is coping with the ups and downs of everyday life with Parkinson's disease.

Keywords: Parkinsons, Parkinson Disease, caregivers, substantia nigra, neurotransmitter, dopamine, anticholinergics, MAO-B inhibitors, MAO-B, levodopa, L-dopa, carbidopa, Sinemet, wearing off, COMT, COMT inhibitor, dyskinesia, dopamine agonists, Stalevo, motor complications, pallidotomy, deep brain stimulation surgery, neurologic, neuromessenger, tremor, shaking, walking problems, gait

CML Treatments

Mounting evidence from clinical trials shows that patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) may have long-term treatment success forgoing the only known cure for their disease. Watch and listen as CML experts explain how a promising drug now complicates the decision facing many patients-whether to seek a bone marrow transplant.

Keywords: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, CML, chronic myelogenous leukemia, bone marrow transplant, bone transplant, Gleevec, imatinib, interferon, side-effects, surgery, blood cells, blood cancer, white blood cells, doctor/middle-aged or older patient

Preoperative Stress

For many heart transplant recipients, the toughest part of the experience is the stressful waiting period. Join heart surgeon Mehmet Oz and Frank Torre, ex-baseball star, as they discuss preoperative stress and how it can affect your recovery period.

Keywords: Heart transplant, stress, heart surgeon, heart surgery, depression, aroma therapy, music therapy, immunosuppression, anxiety, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Frank Torre

Men's and Women's Hearts

The differences between the sexes have been a popular topic for centuries. And so has the idea that the heart is the home of the soul. Modern medicine has discovered some significant dissimilarities between the hearts of men and women. Coincidence? Probably. But the medical facts are interesting -- and important -- nonetheless. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how men's and women's hearts differ, and the medical implications of these findings.

Keywords: Women's health, hearts, arteries, coronary artery disease, angiography, stress echo, ultrasound, heart disease, chest pain, heart surgery, heart attack, angioplasty, angiogram, blood vessels, smoking, Dr. Marianne Legato, Dr. Benjamin H. Lewis, Dr. Mehmet Oz

Radiation Therapy Side Effects

Radiation therapy can be combined with chemotherapy for a one-two punch to the gastrointestinal tract. Listen to the story of a man who was able to return to work after bringing the side effects of cancer therapy under control.

Keywords: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, somatostatin, somatostatin analogs, diarrhea, chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, chemotherapy induced diarrhea, radiation therapy-induced diarrhea, radiation therapy induced diarrhea, CID, RTID, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, colon cancer, 5 FU, fluorouracil, chemo, chemo side effects, runs, tumor, metastasis, metastases, cancer spread, advanced cancer, short bowel, bowel surgery, colon surgery

Caring for Bones During Cancer

People living with cancer often face the prospect of their cancer spreading to the bone, or of their cancer treatments damaging bone strength. Learn what can be done to protect bone from the complications of cancer.

Keywords: cancer, bone, skeleton, complications, metastases, metastisis, multiple myeloma, breast cancer, prostate cancer, cancer surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, bone loss, osteoporosis, fracture, cancer pain, bisphosphonates, Zometa, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, calcium, exercise, bone density

Bone Prostate

When prostate cancer spreads, a common site is bone. This results in weakened bones that cause pain and are prone to fracture. Learn how these bone complications are treated and even prevented making it one less thing a person with prostate cancer has to worry about.

Keywords: bone, bone pain, bone complications, bone metastases, metastasis, skeleton, skeletal pain, skeletal complications, lytic, sclerotic, lymph nodes, fracture, spinal cord, compression, paralysis, arthritis, pain, knee, hip, elbow, joint, metastatic pain, bony tissue, castration, testosterone, radiation therapy, bisphosphonates, Zometa, zoledronic acid, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, hormonal treatment, tumor, osteoporosis, surgery

Multiple Myeloma and Bones

Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that causes specialized blood cells to grow out of control. The cancerous cells in the bone marrow damage bone, causing pain and other serious complications. Tune in to learn how these bone problems are treated and prevented.

Keywords: multiple myeloma, cancer, blood dyscrasia, bone marrow, bone complications, skeletal complications, plasma cell, white blood cell, lymphocyte, leukocyte, osteoclast, osteoblast, pain, fracture, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bisphosphonates, intravenous, IV, Aredia, pamidronate, Zometa, zoledronic acid, kyphoplasty, vertibroplasty, surgery, blood cancer, metastasis, metastases

Living Longer with Cancer

There have been many advances in improving the outcome of people living with cancer. Although, many people are living longer with their disease, complications arise when cancer spreads. Learn what can be done to surmount those obstacles and maintain a good quality of life.

Keywords: cancer, quality of life, cancer complications, cancer treatment, bone metastases, metastases, metastasis, pain, bone pain, chemotherapy, nausea, anemia, low blood counts, prostate cancer, metastatic breast cancer, multiple myeloma, skeletal problems, bone lesions, bone, fracture, osteoporosis, bone loss, hypercalcemia, spinal cord compression, constipation, sleepiness, fatigue, hormonal treatments, cancer side effects, advanced cancer, bisphosphonates, Actonel, Fosamax, postmenopausal, Zometa, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, radiation therapy, surgery, pain medications, pain medications, pain pumps, bisphosphonates

Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Breast cancer is a disease that can turn a woman's world upside down. There seem to be a million questions that need to be answered. But there are ways to help organize not only how you treat the disease, but the way in which you approach getting the right information to make treatment decisions. Discover what doctors and patients say about becoming your own best advocate.

Keywords: Breast cancer, newly diagnosed, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, breast tumor, breast neoplasm, treatment for breast cancer, hormonal therapy for breast cancer, breast biopsy, lymph nodes, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, surgical oncologist, oncologist, mastectomy, chemotherapy

Your Breast Cancer Doctor

Women with breast cancer face overwhelming decisions. And having the support of friends and family is key. But women who have been through it say that having a caring doctor, one who you know is looking out for your best interests, can make all the difference. Hear what patients and doctors have to say about pulling together a caring and coordinated treatment team.

Keywords: Breast cancer, cancer, oncologist, surgical oncologist, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, plastic surgeon, reconstructive surgeon, psychologist, mammogram, mammography, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, National Cancer Institute, Komen Foundation, The American Cancer Society, Sharing and Caring, Share

Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

There are now a wide variety of treatment options for breast cancer. How do you make sense of them all? Learn what experts have to say about the newest research and how it can affect you.

Keywords: breast, cancer, hormonal therapy, SERMs, selective estrogen receptor modulators, tamoxifen, Nolvadex, Evista, raloxifene, Fareston, toremifene, aromatase inhibitors, Arimidex, anastrozole, Femara, letrozole, Aromasin, exemestane, estrogen receptor downregulators, fulvestrant, faslodex, Herceptin, Avastin, bevaciumab, HER2, monoclonal antibody, targeted therapy, post-menopausal, pre-menopausal, surgery, clinical trials, relapse, recurrence, VEG-F, vascular endothial growth factor, chemotherapy, estrogen, early stage disease, metastatic disease, adjuvant therapy, ATAC Trial

Evaluating Anti-Seizure Drugs

Epilepsy drugs are important for controlling seizures. Although highly effective, they can produce various side effects. Learn which treatments are most appropriate for you.

Keywords: Epilepsy, defined as the condition of chronic, recurrent, unprovoked seizures, affects approximately 3 million people in the United States. Epilepsy can be treated in a number of ways, including surgery and diet, but it's most commonly controlled through the use of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). Although AED's are largely effective, they can have a wide range of significant side effects, and a patient and their physician need to tailor a drug regimen that compliments a patient's needs and goals.

Epilepsy Medication Failure

Anti-seizure drugs are effective for many with epilepsy, but about one-third of patients may need additional help. Learn what options are available when seizures aren't controlled by medications.

Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, medication resistant epilepsy, refractory epilepsy, recurrent, unprovoked, brain, awareness, antiseizure medications, anticonvulsant medications, antiepileptic devices, combination therapy, quality of life, anxiety, physical injury, sudden death, video EEG monitoring, surgery, frontal lobe, seizure-free, vagus nerve stimulator, vagal nerve stimulator, ketogenic diet, Atkins diet

Living with Parkinson's

Medications for Parkinson's disease work very well. But symptoms can creep back when they wear off. Discover how one patient is trying to keep life as normal as possible.

Keywords: Parkinsons, Parkinson Disease, motor system, substantia nigra, neurotransmitter, dopamine, anticholinergics, enzymes, MAO-B inhibitors, MAO-B, levodopa, L-dopa, carbidopa, Sinemet, wearing off, COMT, COMT inhibitor, dyskinesia, dopamine agonists, Stalevo, motor complications, pallidotomy, deep brain stimulation surgery, neurologic, neuromessenger, tremor

Obesity Treatments

For the 8 million Americans considered morbidly obese, health problems are virtually inevitable. But new procedures are helping people take the weight off and keep it off.

Keywords: morbid obesity, obesity, epidemic, overweight, obese, BMI, body mass index, calculator, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disease, coronary artery disease, diet, exercise, behavior modification, drug therapy, weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery, comorbid illnesses, restrictive procedures, malabsorptive procedures, vertical banded gastroplasty, VGB, adjustable gastric band, LAP Band, gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, intestine, stomach, pouch, food, colon, reroute

Popular Diets: The Truth

Low-fat vs. low-carb. The battle lines are drawn. But which is the best diet for losing weight? Learn how to tell one diet from another and how to cut through the hype.

Keywords: obesity, obese, overweight, weight loss, fat, heavy, BMI, Body Mass Index, bariatric surgery, Atkins, Atkins diet, Adkins, Adkins diet, South Beach diet, diet, diets, metabolic syndrome, Pritikin, ornish, low fat, low carb diet, carbohydrate, dieting, dietary, weight, body weight, fad diets

Treatment of Lung Cancer

There are many treatments options available for both small cell and non-small cell lung cancer including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Find out how these various options are being used to increase survival.

Keywords: lung cancer, small cell, non-small cell, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, bone lesion, metastases, combination therapy, Taxol, paclitaxel, carboplatin, cisplatin, Gemzar, gemcitabine, etoposide, VePesid, Cytoxan, adriamycin, vincristine, IV drugs, outpatient, cigarettes, smoking

IBD Intro

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis -- together known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD -- affect as many as a million Americans. Just what are these conditions? What are their causes? How are they treated? For answers to these questions and more, watch this special Webcast brought to you exclusively by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

Keywords: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD, chronic inflammatory, conditions, gastrointestinal, GI tract, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, IBD diagnosis, IBD symptoms, Chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, bloody stool, anemia, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, fever, nausea, vomiting, blood tests, stool test, imaging tests, colonoscopy, IBD treatment options, Aminosalicylates, 5-ASA, Sulfasalazine, Mesalamine, Balsalazide, Olsalazine, corticosteroids, Prednisone, Budesonide, Immunosuppressive Agents, 6-Mercaptopurine, Azathioprine, Methotrexate, Cyclosporine A, Antibiotics, Metronidazole, Flagyl, Ciprofloxacin, biologic agents, Infliximab, Remicade, Surgery, IBD diet, nutritional deficiencies, Total Parenteral Nutrition, TPN,

Your Rights as a Patient

Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed consent" form. Many people sign it without much thought. What does "informed consent" mean? Join our panel of legal experts as they clarify this important medical principle.

Keywords: Informed consent, patient rights, surgical procedures, prostate, decisions

Hair Loss Treatment

Whether or not men admit it, hair—or lack of it—can form a big part of their self-image. Many accept hair loss as a fact of life, while others look for ways to stop or reverse the effects of balding. There are a number of options available for hair loss, but only a few have been proven effective. How do you decide which treatment is right for you? Tune in as two hair specialists talk about the choices.

Keywords: Hair loss, hair, balding, male pattern baldness, hair loss treatments, DHT, dihydrotestosterone, dermatologist, Rogaine, minoxidil, Propecia, finasteride, topical preparation, oral medication, hair restoration surgery, hair transplantation, hair thickeners, side effects, itchy scalp, sex drive, follicular unit grafting

Medicine and Female Hair Loss

We've all seen those commercials for the "Hair Club for Men," prescription medications for male hair loss, and even men's spray-on hair. But rarely do we see advertisements for women's hair loss. Although hair loss can seem a permanent condition and can be devastating to many women, the condition is rarely hopeless. Join our panel of specialists as they discuss the treatment options for women.

Keywords: hair loss, baldness, alopecia, hair, hairloss, hair growth, female pattern baldness, balding, bald, thinning hair, women, female, androgenetic alopecia, genetic, symptom, rogaine, minoxidil, treatment, spironolactone, surgery, hair replacement, transplantation, medical, therapy, hair restoration surgery

Choosing a Hair Loss Expert

If you are experiencing hair loss, you may have considered seeking expert help for your problem. But who should you turn to? And how do you know you're getting the best care? Join our hair loss specialists as they discuss how to go about finding the right hair loss expert for you.

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Improving Reading Vision

Aging can often mean losing the ability to read up close. But does that mean a life of looking for lost glasses? Learn what other options are available.

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What Is a Cataract?

When you reach a certain age, it's usually clear that your vision isn't as sharp as it used to be. Learn how surgery for the cloudy lens of a cataract can restore vision.

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Bone Comp. BC.

When breast cancer spreads it often ends up in bone. This can cause severe pain, weaken the bones and result in fractures. Learn how these bone complications can be treated and even prevented, making life a little easier for the person with breast cancer.

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