Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is dangerous lung damage Sepsis (severe systemic infection) is the most common cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ARDS is caused due to fluid leakage from the small lung vessels into the lung air sacs (alveoli). It causes difficulty in breathing and severe falls in oxygen in the body....
VBAC stands for vaginal birth after cesarean. VBAC stands for a vaginal birth after cesarean. If a woman has delivered a baby by Cesarean delivery and she is pregnant again, she may be able to choose between delivering through a repeat Cesarean delivery or vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). VBAC may be attempted if the...
Why is amniocentesis done in Polyhydramnios? Amniocentesis may be performed to reduce the amount of amniotic fluid. The fetus (unborn baby) is present inside the uterus in the amniotic sac (the covering) that contains the amniotic fluid. The fluid provides nutrition to the developing baby and protects the baby from any external shocks or injuries....
Nexplanon is a contraceptive implant that is in the form of a rod Nexplanon is a contraceptive implant that is in the form of a rod, containing progestin (hormone) etonogestrel. It should be placed under the skin at the inner side of your non-dominant upper arm. This means that if you are a right-handed person,...
Jaundice is yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes Phototherapy is performed with a special type of light and not ultraviolet light. In phototherapy, shining fluorescent lights from the bili-light lamps are used on the bare skin of newborns. A specific wavelength of this light used in this therapy can break down the bilirubin into...
What is Enstilar, and how does it work? Enstilar Foam is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat plaque psoriasis in people 12 years of age and older. It is not known if Enstilar Foam is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age. What are the side effects of...
What is Rubraca, and how does it work? Rubraca is a prescription medicine used for: the maintenance treatment of adults with ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer whose cancer has come back and who are in response (complete or partial response) to a platinum-based chemotherapy. the treatment of adults with ovarian cancer,...
A breech presentation occurs in 3-4% of all deliveries. Breech presentation is when the fetus (unborn child) is placed inside the womb with the buttocks or feet closest to the cervix (mouth of the uterus), which is unlike the usual when the head is closest to the cervix. A breech presentation occurs in 3-4% of...
A breech presentation occurs in 3-4% of all deliveries. Breech presentation is when the fetus (unborn child) is placed inside the womb with the buttocks or feet closest to the cervix (mouth of the uterus), which is unlike the usual when the head is closest to the cervix. A breech presentation occurs in 3-4% of...
The treatment for rectocele is needed when symptoms are present. A rectocele or the vaginal prolapse (protrusion of the hind wall of the vagina) is a medical condition in which there is a bulging of the front wall of the rectum (the last part of the large bowel) into the back of the vagina. The...