Monday, May 23, 2011

Embryonic and Fetal Development

Embryo at 4 weeks
One way to observe prenatal development is via ultrasound images. Modern 3D ultrasound images provide greater detail for prenatal diagnosis than the older 2D ultrasound technology. While 3D is popular with parents desiring a prenatal photograph as a keepsake, there are no definitive studies linking ultrasound to any adverse medical effects. The following 3D ultrasound images were taken at different stages of pregnancy.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

The Most Frequently Infectious Disease " Common Cold "

Common Cold
The common cold is the most frequent infectious disease in humans with the average adult contracting two to four infections a year and the average child contracting between 6–12. Collectively, colds, influenza, and other infections with similar symptoms are included in the diagnosis of influenza-like illness. They may also be termed upper respiratory tract infections

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Having Sex During Pregnancy ?????

sex during pregnancy

Having sex to get pregnant is one thing and sex after child birth is another. But having sex during pregnancy ? Your partner may also sometimes worry if sexual intercourse may cause you discomfort or pain. Concerns like these are common and completely normal, but most of them are unproven.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

It's about Rabies Diseases

Rabies Virus
The word rabies comes from the Sanskrit rabhas, which means, "to do violence." Rabies is thought to be the oldest communicable disease of humans. Rabies also known as: hydrophobia or  lyssa (Old-World term)
it is an acute, central nervous system infection, characterized by CNS irritation, followed by paralysis and death.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

The Best Prevention for The Common Cold

Hand washing with plain soap
The common cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system, it is also known as nasopharyngitis, acute viral rhinopharyngitis, acute coryza, or a cold. he best prevention for the common cold is staying away from people who are infected, and places where infected individuals have been.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Prenatal Care to Keep You and Your Baby

Pregnancy is the carrying of one or more offspring, known as a fetus or embryo, inside the womb of a female. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple gestations, as in the case of twins or triplets. Childbirth usually occurs about 38 weeks after conception; in women who have a menstrual cycle length of four weeks, this is approximately 40 weeks from the last normal menstrual period.
Prenatal care is very important. To help make sure that you and your baby will be as healthy as possible, follow some simple guidelines and check in regularly with your doctor.