...the width and height of the tumour. This causes damage to a wider area of healthy tissues near the abnormal growth. With IMRT, beams are focused on the tumour. Thus,...
...months of age. Its purpose is to assess the baby’s growth, development, and overall health, as well as provide parents with guidance and support. **Why is a 10 Month Well-Baby...
...produced by the fetus hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is the hormone produced by the placenta Estriol, an estrogen hormone produced collectively by the fetus and the placenta If the...
...family planning, assisted reproductive technologies, and fertility issues. * **Monitoring overall well-being:** Consultations include discussion of general health, including breast examination, pap smears, pelvic exams, and hormone testing. * **Mental...
...External beam radiation therapy, hormone therapy * Advanced: Systemic therapies (chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapies), palliation **Q: Prevention of Prostate Cancer** **A:** There is no known way to prevent prostate...
**What is an Acute Panic Attack?** **Definition:** An acute panic attack is an overwhelming and intense episode of fear or anxiety that arises suddenly and reaches its peak within minutes....
**Understanding the Signs of Miscarriage** **What is a Miscarriage?** A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable. It typically occurs within the first 12...
...remain undiagnosed. Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by the non-production or failure of the body to correctly produce insulin, a hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar. It doesn’t have...
...nephrons and maintain electrolyte imbalance. They eliminate by-products from medications as well as secrete hormones that manage the blood pressure, red blood cells, and calcium absorption. A person, however, can...
...state. These can lead to coma and death. Diabetic ketoacidosis Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. Typically, your pancreas releases insulin after you eat to move glucose into...