Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a condition in which a baby does not grow normally within the womb, and the rate of growth is below the 10th percentile for that particular period of pregnancy. IUGR is often due to a complex mix of several factors. Most babies with IUGR are born in developing or underdeveloped regions of the world, especially […]
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It is important for dental care to be a priority in children’s healthcare dating from the time that the first tooth appears through the gums. Taking proper care of teeth is essential to prevent conditions such as tooth decay in children, which is very common in children and affects approximately 1 in 5 of children in the United States. Image […]
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Sensory neuronopathy and Sjögren's syndrome are two distinct health conditions that are closely linked. There is a high proportion of patients that are affected by both conditions, suggesting that there may be some association in their pathophysiology, or one may be causative of the other. In most cases, the symptoms of sensory neuronopathy present prior to the symptoms of Sjögren's […]
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KUB stands for kidney, ureter and bladder. A KUB radiograph is an X-ray performed for the purpose of examining the urinary system and its surrounding structures. The region covered by a KUB radiograph includes the area that spans the superior poles of the kidneys downwards to the pubic symphysis. This radiograph, like all X-rays, employs the use of external electromagnetic […]
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Head lice infestation is caused by a tiny insect called the Pediculus humanus capitis. Lice infestation may affect the head, body (by Pediculus humanus variety corporis) and groin (Pthirus pubis). These insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda, the class Insecta, the order Phthiraptera, and the suborder Anoplura. While all mammals may be hosts for all Anoplura, lice prefer human hosts. […]
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By Keynote ContributorDr. Amita Patel, M.DProfessor of Psychiatry, CMD, MHA, CPEWright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine Case study At 80 years old, Mr. Roberts was admitted to a psychiatric hospital that focuses on long-term stays following a brief stay in the emergency room. His admission was preceded by at least two years of symptoms that distressed him and also […]
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Generally according to the World Health Organization statement, acupuncture treatment is safe if it is performed by a licensed and well trained practitioner. Unlike several drug therapies, it is relatively non-toxic with minimal side effects. The WHO states that this may be the reason why acupuncture is so popular for chronic and acute pain states in many countries. Closeup of […]
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Hepatitis C infection is one of the most widely spread infections worldwide and affects 3% of the world population. The World Health Organization (WHO) also estimates that there are 170 million of carriers of hepatitis C who carry the potential to spread the infection and go on to develop liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. As many as 2 to 4 […]
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Dumping syndrome is a known problem for persons who have undergone gastric, esophageal or bariatric surgeries. It is believed to as a direct consequence of the rapid transit of large osmotically active food particles into the lumen of the small intestine. It is estimated that up to 1 in 5 people who have had parts of their stomach surgically removed […]
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Diagnosis of selective mutism is mostly on the basis of the patient’s clinical history. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) plays a key role in the diagnosis of the condition. A child who shows signs of selective mutism should be taken to an SLP, apart from a pediatrician and a child psychologist. All of these health care professionals need to come together […]
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