All pregnant women in most countries worldwide are currently offered prenatal screening for spina bifida and other birth defects. The test results are not 100% accurate and there
Major pediatric organizations advise newborns to be as close physically to the new mother as possible. Benefits of sleeping close to baby Several benefits of this practice, known
X-ray X-rays of sufficient energy are used to excite the inner shell electrons in the atoms of a sample. The electrons move to outer orbitals then down into
By Jeyashree Sundaram (MBA) Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) usually develops in the bile duct system that arises from the liver and bile ducts and ends at the small
The underlying mechanisms of schizophrenia are not entirely understood in their complexity by medical researchers at this point in time. There are several theories that can be applied
The term fibrosis refers to the formation of fibrous tissue that may or may not be associated with tissue healing. Some of the different types of fibrosis include
Antioxidants are present in large amounts in several foods. However, actual amount of antioxidants in several plant products may differ due to several factors. These include: soil type
The ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the condition. Usually individuals present with indicative symptoms, a medical
Parkinson’s disease and loss of neurons Parkinson’s disease is primarily associated with the gradual loss of cells in the substantia nigra of the brain. This area is responsible
Epiglottitis, or infection and inflammation of the epiglottis, is mainly caused by Haemophilus influenza type b and commonly affects children between ages 2 and 7 and adults with
