Children's Health

Scars
Blood 29 Apr 2009

Scars

A scar (also known as a cicatrix) is fibrous tissue that is visible following healing of a wound. The formation of scars is a normal…
Gaucher’s disease
Blood 27 Apr 2009

Gaucher’s disease

Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the build up of fatty deposits in multiple organs, including the spleen, liver, bone marrow and…
Pregnancy Test
Children's health 24 Apr 2009

Pregnancy Test

Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is used to determine if a woman is pregnant. This is done by analysing a sample of a woman's urine…
Solarium Use and Health Effects (Solaria)
Cancer 23 Apr 2009

Solarium Use and Health Effects (Solaria)

Solaria are light chambers used for indoor cosmetic tanning. Like the rays of the sun, light rays emitted from solaria contain UV rays, and thus…
Generic medicines and branded medicines
Children's health 08 Apr 2009

Generic medicines and branded medicines

Generic medication and branded medication: A branded drug is the original product that has undergone and passed the rigorous tests and evaluations involved in developing a…
Generic Antiepileptic Drugs and Branded Antiepileptic Drugs
Children's health 07 Apr 2009

Generic Antiepileptic Drugs and Branded Antiepileptic Drugs

Generic antiepileptic drugs and branded antiepileptic drugs: A generic drug is a copy of the original brand product manufactured to treat a disease. For some…
Developmental milestones at 9 months
Anatomy 23 Mar 2009

Developmental milestones at 9 months

Developmental milestones for 9-month-old children include sitting unassisted, standing while holding on, and picking up small objects using a pincer grip.
Developmental milestones at 12 months
Anatomy 23 Mar 2009

Developmental milestones at 12 months

Developmental milestones for 12-month-old children include crawling, walking with support, talking a few words at a time, and picking things up.
Developmental milestones at 18 months
Anatomy 23 Mar 2009

Developmental milestones at 18 months

Developmental milestones for 18-month-old children include attention seeking, walking unassisted, scribbling, repeating words and imitating.