Although most inherited genes are passed on from both parents, some traits are directly linked to the mother, from certain genetic diseases to hair and eye color Although most inherited genes are passed on from both parents, some traits are directly linked to the mother, from certain genetic diseases to hair and eye color. Research …

Thrombosis in arteriovenous (AV) fistula occurs when blood does not flow smoothly through the fistula, artery, or vein due to narrowing of the blood vessel Thrombosis in arteriovenous (AV) fistula occurs when blood does not flow smoothly through the fistula, artery, or vein due to narrowing of the blood vessel. This narrowing is called stenosis, and it can cause the …

One advantage of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is that it is administered in a single infusion and therefore requires shorter treatment time One advantage of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is that it is administered in a single infusion and therefore requires shorter treatment time. Other advantages of CAR T-cell therapy include the following: Boosts the immune …

What are sleep disorders? Sleep disorders in children happen when they can’t fall asleep or stay asleep at night. The 5 types of sleep disorders in children are sleep apnea, parasomnias, insomnia, delayed sleep phase syndrome, and restless leg syndrome. A full night’s sleep is important for your child’s health. It helps the body save energy, heal, and develop. However, sleep disorders in …

An ultrasound of the bladder and kidneys can be used to detect various conditions such as kidney stones, infections, cysts, tumors, and more An ultrasound of the bladder and kidneys can be used to detect various conditions such as: Kidney or bladder stones Infections in the kidneys and urinary tract Hydronephrosis (swelling of the kidneys due to buildup of urine) …

Praise – be encouraging Being a parent comes with its share of challenges and woes. The 5 positive parenting skills are to be encouraging, be responsive, set the example, set boundaries, and be interactive. Being a parent comes with its share of challenges and woes. As if times were not challenging enough, the pandemic and political climate have made day-to-day …

About 20 percent of breast biopsies performed in the U.S. each year are cancerous, which means four out of every five biopsies are cancer-free. A lump or mass developed in the breast may be cancerous or benign. A biopsy of the lump confirms if the mass is benign or cancerous. Breast biopsies are performed on over a million women in …

Due to a higher blood flow in the head and neck than in the rest of the body, 40 to 45 percent of body heat is lost through the head and neck. The body constantly generates and radiates heat to its surroundings. The body loses most of its heat when submerged in cold water from the head, neck, sides of …

The placenta in pregnancy The placenta is the supply chain and waste disposal for the baby in your womb. After studying a few second-trimester and hundreds of third-trimester placentas from women with Covid-19, researchers determined the virus causes significant destruction within this vital organ. Covid-19 is a highly infectious disease caused by a strain of the coronavirus. This strain is …

Get help When a second baby comes along with the first only a year old, parenting becomes an endurance test. Cope with a newborn and a one year old by getting help, involving siblings, taking care of yourself, and using other strategies. When a second baby comes along with the first only a year old, parenting becomes an endurance test. …