Dupuytren’s contracture affects the tissue beneath the skin of the palm. Over time, that tissue thickens and tightens, forming cords that pull one or more fingers toward the palm.
A cardiac stress test helps doctors see how well your heart works during physical activity or simulated exercise. It can help identify blocked arteries, abnormal heart rhythms and other problems before they worsen.
While a colonoscopy remains the standard for detection and prevention of colorectal cancer, there are alternatives. The ACS has recently released guidelines regarding a new blood test called Shield for people at average risk.
Ophthalmologist Lauren O’Neill, MD, a fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon, explains the differences between upper and lower blepharoplasty and what patients can expect.
The PREVENT (Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events) risk calculator may help reduce those numbers by helping doctors determine a person’s future risk for an atherosclerotic cardiovascular event and recommend preventive measures to lower that risk.
Question: What are the treatments for arthritis in the thumb joint? Is joint replacement recommended? Answer from Nebraska Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Daniel Firestone, MD.
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