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How to Keep a Bladder Diary

Urge incontinence is caused by sudden spasms of the bladder muscle, or by an overactive bladder. This may be due to abnormal signals between the brain and the bladder. One way of approaching this problem is by keeping a bladder diary.

18 Jan 2017

What is Visceral Larva Migrans?

Visceral larva migrans is a zoonotic infestation by certain nematode parasites which are found in dogs and cats. These are roundworm larvae of the species Toxocara canis (T. canis) and (less frequently) Toxocara cati (T. cati).

18 Jan 2017

Ocular Larva Migrans Diagnosis and Treatment

Toxocara larvae, mostly of the species T. canis and T. cati, can infest human hosts to cause various clinical manifestations. These include visceral and ocular larva migrans. Ocular larva migrans is a debilitating condition which can cause vision loss in children. For this reason, this relatively rare condition requires to be diagnosed and treated adequately.

18 Jan 2017

Ocular Larva Migrans Symptoms and Causes

Ocular larva migrans (OLM) is a rare but potentially disabling condition. It is also difficult to diagnose because of the negative laboratory test results. In most cases the diagnosis is presumed to be OLM upon the basis of eye examination. Histopathology may also sometimes be confirmatory.

17 Jan 2017

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Intestinal Malrotation

Malrotation is a disorder characterized by abnormal formation of the intestine in the abdomen. It usually occurs during the tenth week of gestation and, in affected babies, the intestine does not coil into the right position. One in 500 babies born in the US have malrotation, with symptoms occurring in the first 12 months of life.

17 Jan 2017

Sperm Production Problems

Good fertility requires a high sperm count, and good sperm motility of healthy sperm. Low sperm count (Oligospermia), and poor sperm quality (Asthenospermia), are the two main reasons for over 90% of male infertility cases. Abnormal sperm morphology (Teratospermia) caters for the rest of the male infertility cases.

17 Jan 2017

Treatment for Pulmonary Atresia

Pulmonary atresia is a congenital heart defect where the baby is born with a defective or absent pulmonary valve. The valve should have three leaflets which allow blood to flow forward into the pulmonary artery but prevent it from flowing backward into the right ventricle. For those born with pulmonary atresia, the valve either malfunctions or does not form at all.

17 Jan 2017

Causes of Male Infertility

Infertility is a reproductive system disorder which results in the inability of a couple to procreate. The reasons for not being able to conceive can be varied and could be related to either partner. When the reproductive system of the male has a problem which makes it difficult for the couple to have a child, it is termed male infertility.

17 Jan 2017

Premature Ejaculation - An Overview

When a male is stimulated in a sexual manner, a signal travels from the brain to the genital area via nerves through the spinal cord. The signal is responsible for making the pelvic muscles contract rhythmically, which is how sperm is transported from the testes to the vas deferens. Extra fluid is added by the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland to protect the sperm.

17 Jan 2017

UVB Phototherapy (Dermatology)

Also referred to as light therapy, phototherapy is a treatment for skin conditions that involves exposing the skin to certain kinds of light on a regular basis, under medical supervision. The treatment can be carried out in a medical setting such as a psoriasis clinic or doctor’s office or it can be performed at home, using a phototherapy unit.

17 Jan 2017

Subspecialties of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a specialization in medicine, but there are also several subspecialties of ophthalmology, which focus on certain diseases or parts of the eyes. This is not a complete list of all subspecialties in the field of ophthalmology, although it is a good overview of the possibilities for ophthalmologists who are looking to further specialize in a certain area.

17 Jan 2017

Symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Mild and Severe Infections

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes a viral infection of the respiratory system similar to that of a cold and cough. It is a common illness and will affect most children at least once by the time they reach the age of two years. It can cause a flare up of bronchitis, croup and lower respiratory diseases, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia if left unchecked.

17 Jan 2017

What is a Transverse Baby?

In the final weeks of pregnancy, babies often settle down in a head down position. However, in rare cases, the baby can be seen lying sideways or in a transverse position, known as malpresentation.

17 Jan 2017

Postpartum / Postnatal Psychosis

Most women go through pregnancy without significant changes in their mental health. Some women, however, enter pregnancy with a history of pre-existing mental illness, and may already be on medication. A few women develop mental illness for the first time during or following pregnancy.

17 Jan 2017

Paternal Depression

Paternal depression is a condition in which a first-time or seasoned father shows symptoms and signs of depression after a child is born. It is becoming increasingly recognized, though its incidence is lower than that seen in mothers.

17 Jan 2017

How is Urine Leakage Treated?

Urinary incontinence is a condition that presents in many forms and is a consequence of many etiologic events.

17 Jan 2017

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention

There is a combination of factors that are thought to contribute to an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Some of these factors, such as premature birth or low birth weight, cannot be changed but other environmental factors can be altered to help prevent SIDS. These general factors include the sleeping position, sleeping environment, and care of the infant.

17 Jan 2017

Morning Sickness Management

Morning sickness, which involves symptoms of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, is very common for women in the first and second trimester of their pregnancy.

17 Jan 2017

Ocular Larva Migrans

Ocular larva migrans is a rare inflammatory condition of the eye caused by local reactions to the larva of Toxocara species. These are roundworms which infest dogs and cats as their definitive hosts. Toxocara canis (T. cani), which infests dogs, is more commonly implicated than Toxocara cati (T. cati) because dogs deposit their feces in a more indiscriminate manner.

17 Jan 2017

Malrotation of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Gastrointestinal (GI) malrotation, sometimes referred to as incomplete rotation or intestinal nonrotation, is any deviation from the physiological rotation and/or fixation of the GI tract during embryonic development.

16 Jan 2017