People who have badly damaged teeth may need complete or partial dentures, also known as false teeth. Dentures are fitted to the individual and may need to be adjusted or replaced as your mouth changes shape. There is usually an adjustment period with new dentures. When first eating, start with softer foods that aren’t too…
For most women, pregnancy can be a wonderful time. There is the joy of expectation and the wonder of new life. However, some women develop conditions that may lead to a high-risk pregnancy. Complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes bring anxiety and fear to what should be a happy occasion. These and other disorders…
Multiple Myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, found primarily in the bone marrow. Myeloma interferes with the production of an important part of the body’s natrual defenses, protiens called immunoglobulins. Most individuals who develop myeloma are over age 45, with the median age being 70. Bone pain is often one of the first symptoms…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name for a group of viruses that includes more than 100 types, a number of which can be passed through sexual contact. About 20 million Americans currently have HPV, although most do not know because the virus has no symptoms. Generally, HPV goes away on it’s on. One reason to…
Do you have trouble recognizing faces, even when wearing glasses? Is it difficult to correctly match the color of your clothes or read signs and billboards? If so, you may have low vision. According to the UAMS Jones Eye Institute, about 135 million Americans have low vision. The term “low vision” is used to describe…
Cancers occur when cells in the body become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably. These cells form a growth, or tumor, that can be benign or malignant. When a tumor appears in or around the throat, larnyx, nose, or mouth, it is referred to as a Head and Neck Cancer. Head and neck cancers are fairly rare,…
Leukemia is a form of cancer that originates in the bone marrow, the blood forming tissue in the body. Leukemia usually starts in the white blood cells. These abnormal white blood cells are unable to do their job, meaning someone with leukemia normally experiences more infections and fevers. When red blood cells are affected, a…
The human digestive system performs a vital function. It extracts nutrients from the food we eat, providing the fuel that keeps us going. Gastrointestinal Cancers are cancers that affect portions of the human digestive tract. Gastrointestinal cancers are generally slow growing and tend to spread over time. However, this does not make them any less…
Download This Episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts spotlight the unsung heros of health care, caregivers. Caregivers are usually family members or close friends who spend a portion of their day helping someone they care about who has a medical condition. UAMS offers support to caregivers who provide help to others. To find…
Download This Episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts spotlight the unsung heros of health care, caregivers. Caregivers are usually family members or close friends who spend a portion of their day helping someone they care about who has a medical condition. UAMS offers support to caregivers who provide help to others. To find…