What is Premature Labor?
...eclampsia or HELLP syndrome Problems with blood clotting Smoking Drinking alcohol during pregnancy Use of illegal drugs during pregnancy Stress Being under 18 or over 35 years old Vaginal infections...
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What is Palatoplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...have serious health impacts. However, if left untreated, they can make the child more prone to ear infections and other related conditions. Who Should Undergo & Expected Results Parents of...
Signs of Shingles: Herpes Zoster
Shingle is an infection that usually produces a painful skin rash, but the painful tingling sensations which characterize the condition can also occur when no rash is present. Shingles are caused...
Insertion and Removal of Pacemaker Pulse Generator: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...infections or deep infections depending on the severity of the contamination. An infection is considered a pocket infection when it is subcutaneous, meaning it occurs below or near the skin....
What is an Endodontist?
...anatomy to better see the root canals and any related infections. The space inside root canals is smaller than FDR’s ear on the dime! Endodontists use dental operating microscopes to...
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
...fight infections, known as antibodies, that attack the body tissue instead. Table of Contents Premature labor Causes of premature labor Symptoms and warning signs of premature labor Premature labor diagnosis...
What is Tonsillectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...reduce the severity and frequency of throat infections, and to improve a patient’s overall health and quality of life. Common Reasons for a Tonsillectomy A tonsillectomy may be recommended when...
What is Thoracic Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...lung, oesophageal cancer, achalasia and other swallowing issues, strictures and tumours in the oesophagus, gastroesophageal reflux, mesothelioma, lung infections and effusions, tumours in the chest wall, hyperhidrosis, and more. Thoracic...
What is Subtotal or Complete Pericardiectomy without Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...that envelops the heart. Although the heart can survive without it, pericardium offers an extra layer of protection against infections. Aside from protecting and lubricating the heart while it pumps...
What are the signs of Herpes?
...dormant in the body. In some cases, no further outbreaks will occur, while in others, recurrent outbreaks are possible. Recurrent infections are generally less severe and last for a shorter...