Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that is chronic and
life-threatening. A large portion of patients suffering from Cystic
Fibrosis are children and young adults. The condition affects the lungs,
gastrointestinal system, sweat glands and male reproductive system.
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First Trimester Umbilical Cord Cysts
Researchers from Tufts Medical Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts
recently completed a study attempting to relate umbilical cord cysts
found via sonography in the first months of pregnancy to specific
pregnancy outcomes.
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Researchers Create Patch to Repair Ruptured Membranes
One of the leading causes of premature labor is ruptured membranes.There are a variety of reasons why the 'bag of waters' ruptures tooearly, but once the bag has broken the pregnancy must end within a short period to prevent complications.
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Congenital Heart Disease: Fast Facts
When it comes to better understanding a medical condition like congenital heart disease, often the basic fast facts are enough to give you the information you're looking for. Here are the basic fast facts of congenital heart disease.
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Fetal Nuchal Thickness
NT or nuchal tranlucency is measured around 11-13 weeks of the pregnancy to assess the fetus for risk for Down syndrome and other anomalies.
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Fabry Disease
Fabry Disease is a genetic disorder passed along to children from the
mother. The gene for the disorder is carried on the X chromosome.
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Special Follow-Up Care for Low Birth Weight Infants
Being born low birth weight is often associated with prematurity. If
your infant was born full term with no complications, but weighed less
than 5.5 pounds, the term low birth weight may be used, but special care
considerations and programs will not apply, in most cases.
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Common Orthopedic Problems in Newborns
Orthopedic problems in newborns are common with flat feet, in-toeing and
bowlegs being common in the United States, but not all populations
exhibit the same newborn orthopedic problems.
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Congenital Heart Disease: What Is It?
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is another name for a congenital heart defect. The word congenital refers to the fact that the patient is born with the condition.
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Hydrocephaly
Hydrocephaly is a condition that can present at birth or develop at any time in life when associated with injury or illness.
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Barth Syndrome: Disease Characteristics and Growth Data
Barth Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder only associated with the X
chromosome. The condition affects growth and causes cardiomyopathy and
neutropenia. The study included males with an official diagnosis of
Barth Syndrome (BTHS).
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Assisted Conception Increases Risk for Birth Problems
A new study suggests babies born as the result of assisted reproduction are at least twice as likely to suffer serious complications as those born after spontaneous conception.
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Fetal Heart Rate Not Good Predictor of Fetal Health
According to a research study completed by the Intermountain Medical
Center, fetal heart rate may not be the best indicator of fetal health.
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Escitalopram (Lexapro) During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Escitalopram (Lexapro) and pregnancy, breastfeeding and trying to conceive (TTC). Is it safe?
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Sickle Cell Disease, Fertility and Pregnancy
Women with sickle cell disease are more likely to have problems during pregnancy; these problems can affect both the pregnant woman and her unborn baby.
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Living with Congenital Heart Disease
Some congenital heart disease conditions are mild enough to be left untreated without reducing lifespan or quality of life, though there are lifestyle changes and health care that must be taken into consideration. If the condition worsens, at any time, further medical treatment may be needed.
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Fetal Anemia and Cord Blood Malaria in HIV-Positive Moms
Pregnancy with HIV can change the dynamic of pregnancy and may be associated with negative pregnancy and fetal outcomes, including increased risk of fetal anemia and cord blood malaria parasitemia.
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