Chromosomal Abnormalities and PGD

August 5, 2018 By Jacqueline Kelly

Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a method aimed at eliminating embryos created by in vitro fertilization (IVF) that have abnormal chromosomes or carry a serious genetic disease before pregnancy begins. Genetic diagnosis of preimplantation (PGD) refers specifically to when one or even both of the genetic parents have a known genetic abnormality, and testing is conducted at an early level to determine if it does not carry a genetic anomaly. These structural or numerical defects in embryos areRead More

Foods To Eat After Wisdom Teeth Extraction

July 5, 2018 By Jacqueline Kelly

Wisdom teeth are the third molars in your mouth and there are many reasons why one or more may be extracted. Whether it is due to cavities or some traumatic event, wisdom teeth extraction is a minor procedure that will not require a long hospital stay. After the procedure, however, you will be required to be careful with what you eat. The molars and premolars perform the functions of chewing and grinding. Losing one orRead More

The Patient’s Guide to Simple Congenital Heart Defects

May 5, 2017 By Jacqueline Kelly

What is Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) This is an abnormality in the function or structure of the heart. This includes things that affect the walls of the blood vessels, organ, that carries the blood to and from it, and the valves which regulate blood flow. Some CHDs are minor and cause no noticeable symptoms. Others so severe that they can place the patient’s life at risk. Symptoms vary according to the type of defect suffered,Read More

No Brainer Tips for Overall Good Health

April 17, 2017 By Jacqueline Kelly

All this time you have been trying to add years to your life, but have you ever paused and thought of actually adding life to these years? Have you ever thought of finding that one thing which can bring happiness to your life? No, it’s not money, but that one thing that money follows- good health. And it’s not just about physical health, but also mental and emotional health which are also equally important, ifRead More

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