Intraventricular hemorrhage of the newborn
Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) of the newborn is bleeding into the fluid-filled areas (ventricles) surrounded by the brain. The condition is most often seen in premature babies. Infants born before 30 weeks of pregnancy are at highest risk for ... [... more] National Library of Medicine
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: No association has been found with major national brand name jars of peanut butter sold in grocery stores. Do not eat peanut-containing products on ... [... more]
Irritable bowel syndrome
Nervous indigestion; Spastic colon; Intestinal neurosis; Functional colitis; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Laxative colitis; IBS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a complex disorder of the lower intestinal tract. It is mainly ... [... more] National Library of Medicine
Immunoelectrophoresis - serum
IEP - serum; Immunoglobulin electrophoresis - serum; Gammaglobulin electrophoresis; Serum immunoglobulin electrophoresis Serum immunoelectrophoresis is a test that measures immunoglobulins in the blood. Immunoglobulins are proteins that function ... [... more] National Library of Medicine
Infant test/procedure preparation
Test/procedure preparation - infant; Preparing infant for test/procedure For older children, research has shown that preparation may reduce crying or resistance of the procedure. Prepared children report less pain and show less distress. Proper ... [... more] National Library of Medicine
Infant botulism
Infant botulism is a potentially life-threatening disease in which the bacteria Infant botulism occurs mostly in young infants between 6 weeks and 6 months of age. It has been reported to occur as early as 6 days and as late as 1 year. Risk ... [... more] National Library of Medicine
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy refers to a group of disorders in which the heart chambers are unable to properly fill with blood because of stiffness in the heart. In restrictive cardiomyopathy, the heart is of normal size or only slightly enlarged. ... [... more] National Library of Medicine
Infectious endocarditis
Infectious endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart chambers and heart valves that is caused by bacteria, fungi, or other infectious substances. Most people who develop infectious endocarditis have underlying heart disease or valve ... [... more] National Library of Medicine
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
IVF; Assisted reproductive technology; ART; Test-tube baby procedure In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the joining of a woman's egg and a man's sperm in a laboratory dish. In vitro means "outside the body." Fertilization means the sperm has ... [... more] National Library of Medicine
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a name for a group of symptoms that occur together and promote the development of coronary artery disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is becoming more and more common in the United States. Metabolic ... [... more] National Library of Medicine
Autosomal recessive
Genetics - autosomal recessive; Inheritance - autosomal recessive Autosomal recessive is one of several ways that a trait, disorder, or disease can be passed down through families. An autosomal recessive disorder means two copies of an abnormal ... [... more] National Library of Medicine
