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Can Postnatal Depression Occur in Fathers?

Postnatal depression (PND) refers to the onset of depression after the birth of a child in the family. It may occur after the first or subsequent births. While the incidence of postnatal depression is higher and better-recognized in women, affecting about 13 percent of mothers, it is also a significant factor in men. PND may occur in 1.25-25 percent of fathers, and it can contribute to poor outcomes in fathering and in the child’s health.

27 Nov 2016

Symptoms of Paternal Postnatal Depression (PPND)

Paternal postnatal depression (PPND) is a syndrome that is receiving increasing attention among social and medical professionals today. Postpartum depression has been well-characterized among mothers, who consistently show a higher incidence of the condition. However, in recent studies, it has been found to occur among new fathers as well, and to affect family bonding and emotional health significantly.

27 Nov 2016

Causes of Postnatal Depression in Fathers

Postnatal depression (PND) in fathers is a real but underdiagnosed entity. This may be due to the masculine reluctance to talk about their feelings, to admit failure in their perceived roles as fathers or husbands, or the lack of support.

27 Nov 2016

Prenatal and Postnatal Depression: Is There a Link?

Depression is a relatively frequent complication of pregnancy and the postpartum period, when it is called antenatal and postnatal depression, respectively. It occurs in roughly 13 of every hundred women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. However, many women who are depressed around this time may not realize it because they attribute the changes in their feelings and moods to the physical, hormonal, and physiological alterations that accompany this dramatic life event.

27 Nov 2016

What is Human Neoehrlichiosis?

Tick-borne infectious diseases are widely spread over the world. Candidatus Neoehrlichiamikurensis (CNM) is an emerging tick-borne pathogen that causes cases of human neoehrlichiosis.

25 Nov 2016

Overactive Let-Down (OALD) Reflex

Overactive let-down (OALD) reflex results in the forceful release of milk from the breast when the infant is suckling. It usually occurs only with the first let-down in the breastfeeding session, though in some cases the woman may have more than one let-down. Another name for this is hyper-milk ejection.

24 Nov 2016

Self-Help for Acne

Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous units of the skin, arising mostly during adolescence. Most acne lesions occur over the face, neck, upper arms, chest, and upper back. Acne complications are caused by worsening of the primary acne lesion i.e., when there is inflammation or infection of the comedo.

24 Nov 2016

Treatment and Outlook for Meckel's Diverticulum

Meckel’s diverticulum is a common condition in which a small sac is attached to the intestinal wall, at the junction where the small and large intestines meet. The pouch is seen near the ileocecal valve and contains stomach and/or pancreatic tissue. The stomach tissue secretes hydrochloric acid that causes ulcers in the ileum. Thus it can become inflamed and obstruct the intestines and also cause bleeding occasionally.

24 Nov 2016

Diagnosis of Meckel's Diverticulum

Meckel’s diverticulum is a congenital condition characterized by the presence of a small sac attached to the intestinal wall, at the junction where the small and large intestines meet. The pouch is usually located near the ileocecal valve and contains stomach and/or pancreatic tissue. The gastric tissue secretes hydrochloric acid that causes ulcers in the ileum. Thus it can become inflamed and obstruct the intestines and also cause bleeding occasionally.

24 Nov 2016

Causes and Symptoms of Meckel’s Diverticulum

Meckel’s diverticulum is a common condition in which there is a small pouch attached to the intestinal wall, usually at the junction where small and large intestines meet.

24 Nov 2016

Meckel's Diverticulum

Meckel’s diverticulum is a common congenital condition characterized by the presence of a small pouch in the intestinal wall, at the junction where the small and large intestines meet.

24 Nov 2016

Acute Appendicitis Overview

Acute appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine, usually due to an infection, or an obstruction between the two organs. Stomach infections may affect the appendix, causing an immune response and inflammation. This may also occur when a hard piece of stool blocks the opening of the appendix, at which point bacteria may infect the appendix.

24 Nov 2016

Brachial Plexus

The brachial plexus refers to a network of nerves that start out in the neck and move through the upper limbs. This covers the shoulders, arms, elbows, forearms, wrist as well as the hand. All five of the nerves originate in the spinal cord. These nerves are responsible for the sensations and motor movements of the upper extremity. In medical terms, the brachial plexus is the somatic nerve plexus between the ventral rami of the lower four cervical and first thoracic nerve.

23 Nov 2016

Treatment for Fungal and Bacterial Nail Fold Infections

Nail fold infections can be painful and interfere with daily activities. They may also spread around the nail to neighboring areas, or to other nails. It is therefore necessary to diagnose and treat them in time.

23 Nov 2016

Breastfeeding Mother's Diet and Colic

Colic in infants is characterized by regular fits of violent crying, sometimes coupled with other physical features such as furrowing of the brow, clenching of the fists or pulling up of the legs towards the belly. The baby is usually resistant to being consoled by ordinary means, but may quickly respond to being taken for a ride in a pram or car.

23 Nov 2016

Dermatologist Education and Training

A minimum of twelve years of training and education is typically required in order to become a dermatologist in the United States and other western countries. This includes an undergraduate pre-medical degree, general medical training, internship and dermatology specialization training.

23 Nov 2016

Anemia in Newborns

The human body is fuelled by the blood running through its circulatory system. Red blood cells (RBCs or erythrocytes) are an important component of blood responsible for the red colour associated with blood. RBCs also contain hemoglobin, which is responsible for the delivery of oxygen to every cell in the human body.

23 Nov 2016

Male Postnatal Depression and Relationships

Male postnatal depression is due to a variety of interacting factors, but is often little recognized. This may be because of the typical male reluctance to admit emotional struggles, or incompetence in an area of expected achievement, as well as the lack of male supportive resources within a family or the society.

23 Nov 2016

How Long Should My Teenager Sleep For?

Teenage or adolescence is often associated with changes in sleep patterns, which may often seem extreme. This period is linked to drastic physical, mental, and emotional changes, stemming from alterations in brain activity, which lead to changes in sleep rhythms as well.

23 Nov 2016

Erb-Duchenne and Dejerine-Klumpke

Erb-Duchenne and Dejerine-Klumpke are palsies of the brachial plexus. Palsy refers to paralysis while brachial plexus is the network of nerves in the region from the neck down towards the shoulder, arm, and hands. Erb-Duchenne palsy refers to the paralysis of the upper brachial plexus. It affects the upper arm. Dejerine-Klumpke palsy refers to the paralysis of the lower brachial plexus. It affects the lower arm and hand.

23 Nov 2016