Premature labor is labor that happens before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Because premature (preterm) labor can lead to preterm birth (also known as premature birth), it is taken very seriously by doctors and midwives. Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy can face serious health problems. According to the March of Dimes Foundations, nearly half…
Prenatal care is the care that all women should receive while they are pregnant. At each prenatal checkup, women and their babies are monitored closely to help ensure the health of each. Doctors check the weight of the mother periodically, blood and urine samples are taken, ultrasounds are performed, and the growth of the baby…
For many people, chronic back pain has become a way of life. In fact, they can’t imagine taking a step or turning over in bed without a shot of pain running through their spine. However, much research has been done over the years about how to manage chronic back pain. Researchers have found that untreated…
Otoplasty is a cosmetic ear surgery done to change the shape, size, or position of a person’s ears. Some people are bothered by how far their ears stick out, especially if they are, or have been, teased about them. Some people also consider otoplasty if their ears are misshapen due to a birth defect or…
It is a common occurrence for a patient to come into the dermatologist office with a red, itchy, crusty rash. While these patients are often extremely concerned that they have come down with a terrible illness or disease, they are often more surprised to find that they have what is known as contact dermatitis. One…
No one can deny the absolute cuteness of a toddler in a bathing suit splashing around in the waves at the beach. There is just something so sweet about those tiny arms and legs and a roly-poly belly sticking out in the warm sunshine. Yet, exposing those sweet limbs and belly without proper sunscreen is…
You’re young and you want to immortalize a memory forever on your skin. 15 years later, you’d like to erase that memory from your mind…but you can’t because it has been tattooed on your skin. Recent studies show that 1/3 of people who have tattoos end up regretting the decision to ever get inked. What…
Damage to facial nerves through injury or accident can result in facial paralysis, which often has devastating effects on the emotional wellbeing of those affected. The distorted, unbalanced facial expression characteristic of facial paralysis can not only be substantially damaging to self-esteem, but can also prove to be problematic in terms of speech and normal…
Spider veins can be unsightly, as well as being uncomfortable or even painful. There are a vast array of factors which can contribute to the appearance of spider veins, often making it difficult to determine a particular cause for each individual. Fortunately, there is a reliable, safe and effective method of treatment available to those…
It’s certainly true that time marches on, but you don’t have to wear the signs of its passage. With breakthrough developments in the field of cosmetic injectables and facial fillers, you can fight the signs of aging, restore your youthful appearance and even alter the appearance of certain facial features. What are Injectables and Fillers?…
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