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Urethral stricture may be caused by inflammation or scar tissue from surgery, disease, or injury. It may also be caused by pressure from an enlarging tumor near the urethra, although this is rare.
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A short glossary of asthma terms.Allergen. An environmental substance, such as mold, pollen, dust mites, animal dander or feathers, that can trigger an asthma attack.
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Research is indicating that inflammation, once thought to be a normal part of the body's reaction to illness, may in fact be a causative factor in various diseases and conditions.
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Inflammation is the body's reaction to bad habits like smoking and high-fat foods. It contributes to atherosclerosis, which is a factor in heart disease. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to fight inflammation.
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Researchers aren't sure why, but exercise can lower overall levels of inflammation in the body.
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Chronic inflammation damages the inside of coronary arteries and leaves them prone to plaque that clogs the blood vessels. That leads to clots that cause heart attacks.
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Birth defects are physical abnormalities that are present at birth; they are also called congenital abnormalities. More than 3,000 have been identified.Birth defects are found in 2-3% of all newborn infants.
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and prevention A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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Prevention of birth defects with folic acid(folate).
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Any unusual variation or abnormality in the shape, structure, and/or function of an organ, body part, or tissue is commonly referred to as a birth defect. However, congenital anomaly is the more accurate and preferred term, since birth defect can ...
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Detailed information on evaluating a child for birth defects There are many tests that help to evaluate a child for birth defects. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on the identification, treatment, and prevention of birth defects
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Detailed information on testing for birth defects There are many types of tests that may be performed to determine whether a child has a genetic birth defect. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children
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Defects present at birth, resulting from hereditary factors, environmental influences, or maternal illness.Birth or congenital defects are present at birth and result from hereditary factors, environmental influences, or maternal illness. Such def...
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency There are many different types of birth defects that place a newborn at higher risk and require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that cause physical or mental disability. Some may be fatal. Several thousand different birth defects have been identified. Birth defects are the leading cause of death in the first year of life.
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Detailed information on newborn screening for birth defects "State newborn screening" refers to a test performed on every baby born in every state of the country within the first few days of life, to detect serious, life-threatening diseases. State laws require that babies be tested between 2 and 7 days of age, even if the baby seems healthy and has no symptoms of health problems.
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A congenital anomaly may be viewed as a physical, metabolic, or anatomic deviation from the normal pattern of development that is apparent at birth or detected during the first year of life. Under this definition, Mendelian genetic disorders(e.g.,...
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Detailed information on the most common types of newborn complications There are several newborn complications that may occur and require clinical care by a physician. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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