Seated row with weight machine for upper back

Biktarvy: Uses, How It Works, and Common Side Effects

Biktarvy is a complete HIV-1 treatment in a once-a-day single tablet that contains three antiviral medicines bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir.

• Biktarvy

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding

In adjustable gastric banding, a band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. Tightening the band limits how much food the stomach can hold.

Lisinopril: Cardiac Uses and Mechanism

A review of lisinopril uses and mechanism of action in heart conditions.

• Lisinopril
• Heart Disease

Botox: Uses, How It Works, and Common Side Effects

Botox is primarily known for its ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. But did you know that it has several other medical applications too?

• Botox

Macular degeneration

This animation shows the process of macular degeneration in the eye. The macula is the part of the retina that distinguishes fine details at the center of the field of vision. Macular degeneration results from a partial breakdown of the insulating layer between the retina and the choroid layer of blood vessels behind the retina. Macular degeneration results in the loss of central vision only.

• Vision