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 all deliveries. There are three...
Rubraca (rucaparib) for Ovarian Cancer: Side Effects & Dosage
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, fallopian tube cancer, or primary...
Enstilar (calcipotriene, betamethasone dipropionate): Side Effects & Warnings
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 Enstilar? Enstilar Foam may cause...
What Light Is Used in Phototherapy for Jaundice?
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 a form that the body...
Where Should Nexplanon Be Placed?
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, the doctor will place it...
Why Is Amniocentesis Done in Polyhydramnios?
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. Amniocentesis is a medical procedure...
How Soon Can You Have a VBAC After Cesarean Delivery?
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 previous Cesarean delivery was performed...
What Is the Most Common Cause of ARDS?
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. ARDS commonly occur due to...
What Is Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation?
Tubal ligation or tying tubes is a permanent birth control surgical procedure Tubal ligation or tying tubes is a permanent birth control surgical procedure for women who no longer want children. In this surgery, both of your fallopian tubes (the tubes on either side of your womb that collect eggs from the ovaries and transport to the womb) are tied...
What Is Suction Dilation and Curettage?
Suction dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure performed to remove tissue from inside the uterus. Suction dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure performed to remove tissue from inside the uterus. The procedure involves dilation (opening) of the cervix (the mouth of the uterus). The tissues from within the uterus may be removed using a curette, which is usually...