Parents can do the following things during or after pregnancy to reduce the risk of SIDS including avoiding smoking, alcohol drinking, breastfeeding for a longer time, and place the baby on their abdomen while they are awake. No single tip is 100 percent effective in preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Researchers are still finding...
Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal vitreous so that the image can be properly projected over the retina. Vitreous or vitreous humor is a transparent gel that makes up around 80 percent of the eyeball. It provides a transparent medium for the light to travel within the eye and reach the retina....
What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is caused by an auto-immune reaction. However, type 1 diabetes can not be reversed Type 1 diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas. The organ doesn't make enough insulin. It is different from type 2 diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes don't make any insulin at all....
Facts you should know about bronchiolitis Read Doctor's View Share Your Story Bronchiolitis is a viral illness seen most commonly during the winter season. Bronchiolitis is caused by many viruses. The most common viral trigger is the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Symptoms of bronchiolitis include nasal congestion and moderate non-purulent (doesn't contain pus) nasal discharge...
What is the life expectancy after a bone marrow transplant? Pictured is an illustration of a healthy bone marrow cell — the kind doctors harvest from donors to use in bone marrow transplantation. The life expectancy, survival rate and quality of life after a bone marrow transplant have improved considerably with more accurate genetic matching...
What are biologic rhythms? What are biologic rhythms? In essence, they're the rhythms of life. All forms of life on earth, including our bodies, respond rhythmically to the regular cycles of the sun, moon, and seasons. For example, as night turns into day, vital body functions, including heart rate and blood pressure, speed up in...
Can you breastfeed with rheumatoid arthritis? Breastfeeding with RA Women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic conditions who want to breastfeed their newborns are generally able to so. You must always consult your doctor before you start the process. RA is not an infectious disease. It cannot be transmitted from a mother to her...
Low-fiber diet facts Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story A low-residue diet includes foods that are low in fiber. A low-residue diet is a low fiber diet with added restrictions that are designed to reduce the amount of stool in the large intestine. A low-residue diet is a temporary eating plan with the goal of "resting"...
Mitral valve prolapse definition and facts Readers Comments 4 Share Your Story People with mild mitral valve prolapse often have more symptoms and signs than those with severe prolapse (which may require surgery). Rarely, people with severe mitral valve prolapse will have symptoms that can affect the entire body. Mitral valve prolapse (mitral valve prolapse)...
Introduction Younger women generally do not consider themselves to be at risk for breast cancer. Only 5 percent of all breast cancer cases occur in women under 40 years old. However, breast cancer can strike at any age, and all women should be aware of their personal risk factors for breast cancer. (A risk factor...