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- Common Concerns in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuPregnancy is a wonderful journey—it is truly amazing how microscopic cells can grow and multiple to create a new human being in just 40 weeks. But that doesn’t mean that the end of pregnancy is comfortable, or that an expectant mother, especially a woman expecting her first child, may not have ...
Views: 732 - Understanding Placental Abruption - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuThe placenta is a circular organ that is only present in a woman during pregnancy; the main functions of the placenta are to provide oxygen and nutrients to a growing fetus, and remove waste products from a baby’s blood. In a normal labor and deliver, a woman’s body will send a signal to the ...
Views: 739 - Timing Perfect for the Debut of Apple's New Autism Screening App - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuAccording to the Mayo Clinic, autism is a serious neurodevelopmental disorder which impairs a child's ability to communicate and interact with others and with the environment and can significantly impair his or her social skills, behavior and overall function. However, it has been found that ...
Views: 1864 - 5 Foods That Could Increase Your Risk of Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Brian WuEveryone knows someone that has fought cancer, and chances are many of us know someone who has lost their battle. It is a sad fact of life in the world in which we live. This horrible disease impacts all of us in one way or another, and physicians everywhere are diligently working to identify ...
Views: 811 - Acid Reflux: Managing Symptoms in Infants with Severe Cases of Gastroesophageal Reflux - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuIt is not uncommon for newborns and young infants to spit up some of the contents of their stomachs after a feeding, and typically minor regurgitation does not present any health problems. By the time an infant reaches 3-4 months of age, approximately 60-70% will experience a reflux episode ...
Views: 931 - Advantages of Afrezza for Diabetic Patients - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuDiabetes management can be a challenge from day-to-day, involving as it does a multi-tiered approach that includes oral medications and/or insulin therapy, frequent blood sugar monitoring, a restricted diet, exercise and daily foot checks, just to name a few. However, new technology might just ...
Views: 1597 - Food Neophobia in Children with PKU Can Complicate Nutritional Status - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuPhenylketonuria is an uncommon but challenging genetic disorder which requires an extremely restrictive diet as part of its treatment plan. However, the issue can be even further complicated by the fact that children with PKU have a tendency towards behaviors like food neophobia, which even in ...
Views: 923 - New Bionic Pancreas a Potential Game Changer for Type 1 Diabetics - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuThough those with Type 1 diabetes are a minority among diabetic patients, the nature of this condition, the young age of the patients and the need for constant blood sugar checks and insulin administration can make this condition extremely difficult for children and their patients. A new ...
Views: 1208 - Psyllium Supplementation Linked to Better Glycemic Control for Diabetics - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuFiber has long been known to be useful when it comes to dietary glycemic control of diabetes. For instance, according to the Canadian Diabetes Association, fiber has many benefits for diabetics. Because it takes longer to digest, it can slow gastric emptying and thus avoid the postprandial ...
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