Oral-facial-digital syndrome type I (OFD1), which is also called orofaciodigital syndrome 1, is actually one of a group of heterogeneous disorders all affecting the development of the buccal cavity, the digits, and the face. There are at least 13 known forms of this group of syndromes, classified on the basis of their clinical features. The diagnosis and classification is still […]
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Natural family planning (NFP) is a term which includes all methods of fertility control that center on a couple’s awareness of the woman’s fertile period. Advantages NFP has many advantages which commend it to many couples who do not wish to rely on external methods: NFP can be quite effective in reducing the odds of pregnancy, to less than one […]
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Health anxiety, also known as hypochondria, is defined as the condition where a person is more conscious about his/her health and worries frequently. This can go to the extent where it causes severe distress and affects a person’s everyday life. Health anxiety is often a misunderstanding of the casual body sensation for some dangerous conditions. Often, a healthy human body […]
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Genital mycoplasmas (which contains well-known and representative species such as Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis and Mycoplasma genitalium) are a group of small microorganisms usually found in sexually active women and men. They lack a cell wall and have the propensity to adhere to mucosal surfaces, and sometimes even the ability to enter the cells (as is the case with Mycoplasma […]
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A water birth refers to the delivery of a baby underwater to a laboring woman whose lower body is immersed in a bath or tub of warm water. This has been controversial among the medical establishment in the USA, while in many European countries it has become more accepted. A review of the evidence shows that there is no reason […]
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Trichomoniasis represents a condition caused by a free-living flagellated protozoan that shows the propensity for colonizing epithelial mucosal surfaces in humans. Humans are the only natural host of this parasite, and the condition is practically always transmitted sexually. Trichomonas vaginalis in pap smear microscopic. It is well-established that the majority of infections with Trichomonas vaginalis in women and men are […]
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The specific symptoms of disorders related to the urea cycle vary among the different types of these disorders. Typically, with complete deficiency of urea cycle enzymes, symptoms present within the first 24 hours after birth and hence urea cycle disorders are mostly diagnosed during infancy. However, some children start showing symptoms only during early childhood. In partial enzyme deficiency, symptoms […]
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Contraception methods are used to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Emergency contraception is required when a couple has unprotected sex or if the contraceptive method they use is compromised. It is also used in cases of sexual assault where the woman’s modesty has been compromised. Credit: Addyvanich / Shutterstock.com Incorrect use of contraceptives may also require emergency contraception. This could be […]
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It is recommended that men and women between the age of 20 years and 50 years of age should obtain ~1000mg dietary calcium each day, with a daily upper limit of 2000-2500 mg depending on age and sex. Foods containing calcium include dairy products, leafy green vegetables, some small fish such as sardines, as well as fortified foods such as […]
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Although the specific causes of binge-eating disorder are not clear, several risk factors are likely to increase the potential for an individual to develop the disorder. In most cases, several risk factors will contribute to the development of the disorder. Genetic Predisposition Individuals with a family history of eating disorders are at a significantly heightened risk of being affected by […]
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