Does IVF Affect the Sex of the Baby?
Does IVF Affect the Sex of the Baby? Does IVF, ICSI, or similar treatments result in more boys or girls than expected? Since the beginning of time about 51% of children born are male and 49% are female. That is the “sex ratio” of naturally conceived children. IVF with or without ICSI is thought to […]
What are the chances of twins with IVF?
What are the chances of twins with IVF? No medical procedure is without risk. While IVF is certainly among the safest procedures, it is no exception to this rule. One of the most common risks associated with this approach has historically been multiple births. The number of embryos transferred during an IVF cycle directly influences […]
Temple lift
Temple lift The unique features of a person’s face are the first criteria that are considered to measure their beauty. Therefore, having smooth and wrinkle-free skin on the face is very important. Wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and eyebrows are factors that make a person look older. Forehead lift has become one of the most […]
Testicular Torsion
Testicular Torsion What is Testicular Torsion? Testicular torsion occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced blood flow causes sudden and often severe pain and swelling. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 18, but it can occur at any age, even before birth. […]
Negative Pregnancy Test after IVF
Negative Pregnancy Test after IVF Does a negative pregnancy test mean you are definitely not pregnant after IVF? Here’s what a pregnancy test measures, and what happens next in your treatment journey if your result is negative. How do home pregnancy tests work after IVF? The pregnancy test you perform after IVF measures the amount […]
Who Is a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery?
Who Is a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery? Mitral valve repair is the gold standard procedure for patients who require surgery for mitral valve disease1. This is particularly important in the setting of degenerative disease where repair rates of close to 100% are achievable. Today, many patients are candidates for less invasive mitral […]
Heart Failure Symptoms
Heart Failure Symptoms Heart failure — sometimes known as congestive heart failure — occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. When this happens, blood often backs up and fluid can build up in the lungs, causing shortness of breath. Certain heart conditions, such as narrowed arteries in the heart […]
Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms
Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms Coronary artery disease develops when the major blood vessels that supply your heart become damaged or diseased. Cholesterol-containing deposits (plaques) in your coronary arteries and inflammation are usually to blame for coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries supply blood, oxygen and nutrients to your heart. A buildup of plaque can narrow […]
Coronary Artery Disease Prevention
Coronary Artery Disease Prevention What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a reduction in blood flow through the coronary arteries, which carry blood to the heart muscle. Also called coronary heart disease (CHD), CAD affects about 16.5 million Americans ages 20 and over. Having high cholesterol — especially high levels of […]
Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis
Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis Coronary artery disease is the buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart. Plaque causes a narrowing or blockage that could result in a heart attack. Symptoms include chest pain or discomfort and shortness of breath. Treatments include lifestyle changes and medications that target your risk […]
Two week wait (2ww) in IVF
Two week wait (2ww) in IVF Will my symptoms during the 2ww tell me whether I am pregnant or not? During the 2ww (2 weeks wait, from embryo transfer to the pregnancy test) it is very natural to wonder about the fate of the embryos which are transferred to the uterus. Every woman who has […]
krokodil
krokodil What Is Krokodil (Desomorphine)? Desomorphine, known by the street name krokodil, is an opioid derivative of codeine. Like heroin and other opioids, it has a sedative and analgesic effect and is highly addictive. Those who inject these caustic agents into their veins can develop extreme skin ulcerations, infections, and gangrene — a discolored (green, […]
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis What Is Bacterial Vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina. It results from a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria. BV usually doesn’t cause any other health problems. But it can lead to issues, especially when you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Bacterial Vaginosis Symptoms About half […]
Mouth Larva or Myiasis
Mouth Larva or Myiasis What Is Myiasis? Myiasis is infection with a fly larva, usually occurring in tropical and subtropical areas. There are several ways for flies to transmit their larvae to people. . Some flies deposit their eggs on or near a wound or sore, the larvae that hatch burrow into the skin. Certain […]
Eyelash Lice
Eyelash Lice Did you know that your eyelashes are vulnerable to lice infestation? Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp but occasionally are found living on the eyebrows and eyelashes. Because head lice spread easily from person to person, cases are seen often in schools, affecting all socioeconomic groups. Do you know […]
When to Take a Pregnancy Test
When to Take a Pregnancy Test For many people, the decision of when to take a pregnancy test can be a major source of anxiety. Sometimes the stress is because they want to be pregnant. Sometimes it’s because they don’t want to be. Either way, it’s important to take the test at the right time […]
Coronary Artery
Coronary Artery Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. Like all other tissues in the body, the heart muscle needs oxygen-rich blood to function. Also, oxygen-depleted blood must be carried away. The coronary arteries wrap around the outside of the heart. Small branches dive into the heart […]
STD Diseases
STD Diseases Everything You Need to Know About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) The term sexually transmitted disease (STD) is used to refer to a condition passed from one person to another through sexual contact. A person can contract an STD by having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the STD. An […]
Trypophobia
Trypophobia Trypophobia is an aversion or fear of clusters of small holes, bumps, or patterns. When people see this type of cluster, they experience symptoms of disgust or fear. Examples of objects that might trigger a fear response include seed pods or a close-up image of someone’s pores. There is some debate among researchers as […]
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Recovery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Recovery Recovery You will have a drip pad under your nose to collect mucus and blood. Change it only when it bleeds through. You may have to do this every hour for 24 hours after surgery. You may have some swelling of your nose, upper lip, or cheeks, or around your eyes. […]
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome What is Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome? In Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, an extra electrical pathway between your heart’s upper and lower chambers causes a rapid heartbeat. The condition, which is present at birth, is fairly rare. The episodes of fast heartbeats usually aren’t life-threatening, but serious heart problems can occur. Treatment can stop or […]
Tricuspid Atresia
Tricuspid Atresia What is Tricuspid Atresia? Tricuspid atresia is a heart defect present at birth (congenital) in which a valve (tricuspid valve) between two of the heart’s chambers isn’t formed. Instead, there’s solid tissue between the chambers, which restricts blood flow and causes the right lower heart chamber (ventricle) to be underdeveloped. A baby, child […]
Nasolabial Folds Treatment
Nasolabial Folds Treatment What are Nasolabial Folds? The nasolabial folds are lines located on either side of the mouth. They are more noticeable when a person smiles. Except for newborns and people whose faces are paralyzed due to a medical condition, almost everyone has nasolabial folds. The folds, which are made of dense bundles of […]
Pulmonary Atresia
Pulmonary Atresia What is Pulmonary Atresia? Pulmonary atresia (uh-TREE-zhuh) is a heart defect present at birth (congenital) that’s normally diagnosed soon after birth. In pulmonary atresia, the valve that lets blood out of the heart to go to your or your baby’s lungs (pulmonary valve) doesn’t form correctly. Without a connection from the pumping chamber […]
Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the Aorta What is Coarctation of the Aorta? The aorta is the largest artery in your body. It moves oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Narrowing of the aorta (aortic coarctation, pronounced ko-ahrk-TAY-shun) forces your heart to pump harder to move blood through the aorta. Coarctation of the […]
Pericardiectomy
Pericardiectomy What is Pericardiectomy? Pericardiectomy is the surgical removal of a portion or all of the pericardium. It is also called pericardial stripping. The pericardium is a double-walled, membrane sac that surrounds the heart. It contains a small amount of fluid that lubricates the heart during its normal pumping movements within the pericardium. About Iranian […]
What Is the Success Rate of Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery?
What Is the Success Rate of Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery? Surgical Replacement of Aortic Valves Offers Good Long-Term Survival People undergoing surgery to replace a narrowed aortic heart valve (aortic stenosis) have only slightly lower life expectancy than people without the condition. Surgery was also associated with a low rate of stroke. A study gathered […]
Heart Valve Replacement Surgery Recovery
Heart Valve Replacement Surgery Recovery What Is Heart Valve Surgery? Heart valve surgery and procedures are performed to repair or replace a valve in the heart that is not working properly because of valvular heart disease (also called heart valve disease). Heart valve surgery is open-heart surgery through the breastbone, into the chest. It is […]
Types Of Heart Valve Replacement
Types Of Heart Valve Replacement Valvular heart disease is a form of heart disease that occurs when one or more of the heart’s four valves don’t function properly. Valve replacement surgery may be an option if the valves of your heart are too fragile, scarred, or otherwise damaged to repair. Reasons for Heart Valve Replacement […]
Club Foot Radiology
Club Foot Radiology Clubfoot, or talipes equinovarus, is a congenital deformity consisting of hindfoot equinus, hindfoot varus, and forefoot varus. The deformity was described as early as the time of Hippocrates. The term talipes is derived from a contraction of the Latin words for ankle, talus, and foot, pes. The term refers to the gait […]