Why we sleep, and the processes behind sleep, are amongst the most interesting questions in modern neuroscience. Researchers at the University of Oxford have now uncovered a new target for sleep investigations within the mammalian brain – the cerebral cortex. The paper was published today in Nature Neuroscience. The cerebral cortex makes up about 80% […]
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Weak Pelvic Floor
Pelvic floor muscles stretch from the tailbone to the pubic bone and are used to support the bowel, bladder, uterus and vagina. Weak pelvic floor refers to when these muscles are not as strong as they should be, resulting in several consequences such as urinary or bowel incontinence. Women are much more susceptible to weak […]
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures
Oral and maxillofacial pathology is a branch of dental science concerned with diseases, injuries, abnormalities and cancers of the mouth, jaws and face. Oro and maxillofacial (OMF) surgeries are procedures performed in the treatment of these disorders and diseases. The OMF speciality has been recognized by several organizations and professional associations including the American Dental […]
Paging Doctor Patrick Dempsey – The Grey’s Anatomy Annual Check-up
Going to the doctor is nobody’s favorite thing to do or else it poses a scare that involves your life or someone that you know. Patrick Dempsey, a TV medical professional who played 12 years on the series Grey’s Anatomy has taken his love for medicine off the screen. During an interview, the actor “out of nowhere” asked […]