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Every child has their own concept of death. Past experiences with death, as well as age, emotional development, and surroundings are what most influence a child’s idea of death. Cartoons, movies, TV, video games, and even books are filled with…

General Considerations and Divisions.—The brain, iscontained within the cranium, and constitutes the upper, greatly expandedpart of the central nervous system. In its early embryonic conditionit consists of three hollow vesicles, termed the hind-brainor rhombencephalon, the mid-brain or mesencephalon,and the fore-brain…

When you’re feeling exhausted, only 1 thing seems to matter: sleep. But a number of sleep disorders and other problems can keep you from catching those z’s. To help you understand what could be keeping you from the rest you…

What is an abdominal angiogram? An angiogram is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your blood vessels. It’s done to check for conditions such as: Weak, stretched, or enlarged part of a blood vessel (aneurysm)…

What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm? The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. It brings oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. An aortic aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall…

In the hospital after AAA open repair After the procedure, a member of the surgical team will take you to the recovery room or the intensive care unit (ICU) to be closely watched. You will be connected to monitors that…

What is an abdominal ultrasound? An abdominal ultrasound (sonogram) is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly (abdomen). These include the: Liver Gallbladder Bile ducts …

What is an abdominal X-ray? X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to make images of the abdomen. X-rays pass through body tissues onto a special film similar to camera film and make a picture. The more solid a structure is,…

What is the difference between arthritis and other rheumatic diseases? Arthritis is a group of more than 100 different diseases. It is also a type of rheumatic disease. Rheumatic diseases may cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. They can also cause pain…

Cancer is a complex illness that requires clinical care by a doctor or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below is some general information about cancer, for which we have provided a brief overview. © 2000-2024…

What are cancer clinical trials? Cancer clinical trials are research studies with people. They may be done by government agencies, educational organizations, private not-for-profit groups, or commercial businesses. Trials are used to check how safe new cancer tests or treatments…

What is an abrasion? An abrasion is a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn. Abrasions are usually minor injuries that can be treated at home. The skin may bleed…