...from a donor site and grafted onto the recipient site. – **Musculocutaneous flaps:** Muscle tissue with its overlying skin is transferred to cover a defect. – **Fasciocutaneous flaps:** A layer...
...– A condition wherein the heart muscle becomes weak and cannot pump blood efficiently. This causes a clogging of blood in the blood vessels and lungs. Congenital heart disease –...
**What is Liver Cirrhosis?** Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterized by the scarring and damage of liver tissue. It occurs when chronic liver damage leads to the formation of...
...blood pressure, reflexes, muscle tone, and overall appearance. * **Screening tests:** The provider may perform screening tests such as a hearing test and developmental screening. * **Immunizations:** The baby may...
...and tissues. The heart, just like other organs, is not immune to various medical conditions. The blood vessels and the valves can become narrow due to plaque buildup. The muscles...
...abdominal muscles are then stretched to access the uterus, and incisions are made in the womb. Amniotic fluid is drained and the baby is pulled out, head first. Once the...
...muscles are either softer or stiffer than those of other babies A well-baby checkup may also be necessary if a disease is detected, or the child is born with a...
...as long as one to two years. Botox Injections – These use different forms of botulinum toxin to temporarily paralyze (effects last about six to eight months) muscle activity to...
