Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Newborn girls with this disorder have a swollen clitoris with the urethral opening at the base (ambiguous genitalia, often appearing more male than female). The internal structures of the female reproductive tract ... [... more]
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Cortisol - Urine
Thoroughly wash the area around the urethra. Open a urine collection bag (a plastic bag with an adhesive paper on one end), and place it on the infant. For boys, the entire penis can be placed in the bag and the ... [... more]
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Cri Du Chat Syndrome
This is a diagnosis that is generally made in the hospital at birth. Your health care provider will discuss the findings with you. On discharge, it's important to maintain regular contact with your health care ... [... more]
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Cystitis - Noninfectious
Bladder exercises to re-establish a pattern of regular and complete urination may help. Bladder training exercises involve developing a schedule of times when you should try to urinate, while trying to delay ... [... more]
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Heimlich Maneuver
For a conscious victim who is sitting or standing, position yourself behind the victim and reach your arms around his or her waist. Place your fist, thumb side in, just above the victim's navel and grab the fist ... [... more]
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Abdominal Wall Surgery
Abdominal wall surgery is voluntary surgery that improves the appearance of flabby, stretched-out abdominal muscles and skin. Excessive fatty tissue and loose skin are removed from the middle and lower sections of ... [... more]
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Tooth - Abnormal Shape
The appearance of normal teeth varies, especially the molars. Abnormally shaped teeth can result from many different conditions. Specific diseases can have a profound effect on tooth shape, tooth color, time of ... [... more]
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Abortion - Complete
A complete abortion is an abortion (induced or spontaneous) in which all of the fetal and placental material has been expelled from the uterus before 20 weeks' gestation. This type of abortion generally does not ... [... more]
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Brain Abscess
Surgery consists of opening and draining the abscess. Laboratory tests are often done to examine the fluid. This can help identify the infection-causing organism so that more appropriate antibiotics or anti-fungals ... [... more]
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Corneal Ulcers And Infections
Treating corneal ulcers and infections depends on the cause. They should be treated as soon as possible to prevent further injury to the cornea. Patients usually start treatment with antibiotic that is effective ... [... more]
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Silicosis
People with silicosis are at high risk for developing tuberculosis (TB). Silica is believed to interfere with the body's immune response to the bacteria that causes TB. Yearly skin testing to check for exposure to TB ... [... more]
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Comedones
Comedones are small, flesh-colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are found at the opening of a sebaceous follicle (pore). See acne. ... [... more]
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