Women's Health

Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Birth to One Year of Age
Children's health 23 Jan 2010

Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Birth to One Year of Age

Adequate nutrition is of great importance during the first year of life as even small occurrences of poor malnutrition may result in underdevelopment of tooth…
Basal Body Temperature Monitoring Contraceptive Method
Hormones 22 Jan 2010

Basal Body Temperature Monitoring Contraceptive Method

Basal body temperature monitoring is a contraceptive method which relies on the woman monitoring her basal body temperature on a daily basis to determine the…
Menstruation Calculator
Hormones 21 Jan 2010

Menstruation Calculator

The menstruation calculator is a tool for determining when your next period is due, based on your last menstruation start date and a 28 day…
Post-stroke upper limb spasticity
Diseases 21 Jan 2010

Post-stroke upper limb spasticity

Upper limb spasticity after a stroke is a movement disorder characterised by rigidity and spasms of the arm muscles. This impedes physical movements.
Nephrectomy
Cancer 19 Jan 2010

Nephrectomy

Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure involving removal of a kidney and can be indicated for both benign and malignant conditions.
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
Diseases 19 Jan 2010

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is characterised by absent or diminished sexual interest and desire, and lack of motivation to become sexually aroused.
Spasticity
Symptoms 18 Jan 2010

Spasticity

Spasticity is a form of muscle overactivity that significantly impedes physical movements or motor functioning. It is thought to be related to hyperexcitable spinal reflexes.
Macular degeneration
Diseases 15 Jan 2010

Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration affects the nerves in the macula, the central portion of the eye's retina. It affects high acuity vision needed for sharp focus.
Nutrition and Brain Health
Children's health 14 Jan 2010

Nutrition and Brain Health

The effect of certain foods on brain development, mood disorders, cognition (thinking), disease states and aging has promised to be an essential area of research,…