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Methods of Surgery

What are the different methods of surgery? Surgery doesn’t always mean large cuts (incisions) and long healing times, as in the past. Depending on the type of surgery, several methods…

Mesenteric Ischemia

What is mesenteric ischemia? Mesenteric ischemia is when blood flow to your intestine is decreased or blocked. The main blood vessels that send blood and oxygen to your intestines are…

The Growing Child: 10 to 12 Months

How much will my baby grow? All babies may grow at a different rate. Here is the average for boys and girls 10 to 12 months of age: Weight. Average…

Dietary Supplements

What are dietary supplements? A dietary supplement is anything you add to your regular diet to improve your health or healing. They can include: Vitamins Minerals Herbs Homeopathic medicines Some…

Foreign Bodies in the Eye in Children

What are foreign bodies? A foreign body in the eye is any object that isn’t supposed to be there. The foreign object may be in the conjunctiva. This is a…

The Growing Child: 1 to 3 Months

How much will my baby grow? All babies may grow at a different rate. But here is the average for boys and girls 1 to 3 months old: Weight. Average gain…

Nursemaid’s Elbow in Children

What is nursemaid’s elbow in children? Nursemaid’s elbow is a type of elbow injury. It’s when a forearm bone (radius) slips out of place from where it normally attaches to…

Clinical Pathology Overview

What is clinical pathology? Clinical pathology covers many lab functions. It is concerned with disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Clinical pathologists are healthcare providers with special training. They often direct…

Managing Stress

The effects of emotional stress on the body Many people face difficult challenges and responsibilities that may overlap or conflict. These cause stress that can affect both their emotional and…

Overview of the Vascular System

What is the vascular system? The vascular system is made up of the vessels that carry blood and lymph fluid through the body. It’s also called the circulatory system. The arteries…