Category Archives: Congenital disorders

Q&A: Pelvic floor during and after pregnancy: What to expect

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Dear Mayo Clinic: I’m pregnant with my first child, and I’ve heard a lot about pelvic floor changes during pregnancy and childbirth. I’m a bit worried and curious about what to expect. Can you explain these changes and offer advice on preparing for a healthy pelvic floor after pregnancy? Answer: Pregnancy […]

Natural killer cell subsets in deep vein thrombosis

Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular disease affecting approximately 2% of the population. VTE is a critical condition that may result as a complication of many diseases such as cancer, major trauma, surgery, and systemic diseases. Therefore, VTE is considered an economic health problem worldwide.1–3 An important mechanism in the pathogenesis […]

Global Angiography Devices Industry to attain a value of US$ 23,309.3 Million by 2033, fueled by the

Angiography Devices Industry The global angiography devices industry is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 12,717.9 million in 2023, to expand at a strong year-on-year growth rate of 6.2%. The global sales of angiography devices are predicted to reach a remarkable sum of about US$ 23,309.3 million by the end of 2033. Angiography devices are becoming […]

Using ADHD Meds Long-Term May Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease, New Study Suggests

For individuals with ADHD, medications like Adderall or Ritalin are a complete game changer. These drugs help most people focus, concentrate on important tasks, and regulate emotions. But the pros aren’t without the cons of side effects depending on the ADHD medication. These can include decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, or changes in blood pressure and […]

Delhi Air Pollution: How Can Pollution Harm Maternal And Child’s Health? Doctor Explains

In Delhi, India, air pollution is a severe public health issue. The city is consistently ranked as one of the most polluted in the world, with particulate matter (PM) and other pollutants substantially surpassing permissible levels. Air pollution has a substantial impact on maternal and child health, raising the likelihood of a variety of negative […]

Lessons From Vandi’s Conviction

The ongoing political happenings in Rivers State have unfortunately brought the state into the public eye for disreputable reasons. The situation escalated to hazardous levels when the state House of Assembly was ravaged by a devastating fire, displaying an unacceptable level of daredevilry.We denounce this act of arson and implore the security operatives to swiftly […]

The tongue doesn’t lie: What it’s trying to tell us

When I first started dental hygiene school, I learned instrumentation on a typodont. After much practice, I became more confident and knew I would do well as a dental hygienist. Then I encountered a real mouth, and a tongue—a squirmy, large muscle that seemed to inflate and take up all the space in the mouth. […]

Perinatal health effects of herbicides exposures in the United States: the Heartland Study, a Midwestern birth cohort study

Fingar KR, Mabry-Hernandez I, Ngo-Metzger Q, Wolff T, Steiner CA, Elixhauser A. Delivery Hospitalizations Involving Preeclampsia and Eclampsia, 2005–2014: Statistical Brief #222. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US), Rockville (MD); 2017. Available from: http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/28722848. Copel JA, Platt LD, Hobbins JC, Afshar Y, Grechukhina O, Mallampati D et al. Gottesfeld-Hohler Memorial Foundation Risk Assessment for […]