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When a Headache May Have a Serious Underlying Cause
Most headaches are not a cause for serious concern. Many people experience migraines, tension headaches, and cluster headaches regularly that resolve themselves within a few hours. However, in a few situations, a headache might be caused by a serious underlying...
Living with Chronic Liver Disease: Cirrhosis Causes and Treatment Options
Being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver can be very scary for the individual and for his or her loved ones. Many questions will come to mind, so discussing the facts and your feelings openly and honestly will help. Having a support system is key to helping the...
Trigeminal Neuralgia: What It Is and How It May Be Treated
One of the most painful medical conditions known today is a rare condition known as trigeminal neuralgia. Because it’s not as well-known as some other medical concerns, chances are that it’s underdiagnosed. Understanding what trigeminal neuralgia is, however, is the...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment and Prevention
The numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands, wrists, and arms may be all too familiar to you if you have carpal tunnel syndrome, and if so, you’re far from alone. More than eight million people are affected by CTS every year. Fortunately, various forms of carpal...
Insight Headed for Lincoln Park: Hospital Location to be Used as COVID Treatment Relief Center
Insight is pleased to announce that it has received a $500,000 grant from the Wayne County Commission to buy a former Lincoln Park hospital, which will be used as Insight’s newest location. Temporarily, part of this 128,000 square foot facility on West Outer Drive...
Insight Surgical Hospital Makes Its Mark in Warren
Neurosurgeon Jawad Shah felt acquiring the former Michigan Surgical Hospital in Warren could be a wise investment because it would enhance the services offered at the Insight Institute for Neurosurgery & Neuroscience in Flint while offering lower prices to...
What is a Fluoroscopy?
X-rays provide images. CT scans and MRIs provide multi-dimensional images. Endoscopic procedures provide images of what is inside the body. But there’s another type of imaging technique, and it’s one of the most intriguing. It’s called a fluoroscopy, and it...
Managing Back Pain: What a Discogram Is and How It Differs from an MRI
In order to determine the exact cause of your back pain, your physician may recommend a discogram. While most of us are familiar with X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, a discogram may be a new concept to you. The main difference is that while other types of imaging may be...
Rotator Cuff Injuries: What They Are and the Treatment Options
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body, so it’s no wonder that shoulder pain due to rotator cuff injuries is so common. The rotator cuff consists of four muscles whose tendons come together to form a covering around the head of the upper arm bone...
Types of Back Surgery
Facts about the Basic Types of Back Surgery Back pain and discomfort is something many of us experience occasionally, but when the pain becomes constant and more extreme, it can be unbearable. Insight offers various types of back surgery to help alleviate pain, as...