During these trying COVID days, patients have been limited in the care they receive because clinics have been limiting access and because patients themselves have been wary of visiting medical facilities. Pregnant women are a particularly vulnerable group and require frequent office visits, including receiving ultrasound exams. A new device has just been unveiled by… Read More »
With temperatures said to break records, we’re set for an uncomfortable few days – especially if you’re pregnant. Dietitian Laura Tilt reveals how to stay hydrated and why it’s key to managing a heatwave Uncomfortable heatwave pending… An official heatwave is set to hit the UK from Thursday (6th August) with temperatures expected to reach… Read More »
When we first started to write about COVID-19 in March, it seemed like the pandemic would be a time-limited event. That was before everything shut down. Now it is fairly clear that many parts of the world will be dealing with COVID-19 for the foreseeable future and that this pandemic will continue to affect the… Read More »
I’m 19 weeks annd got my annual cold sore last Sunday. As one of the essential amino acids, lysine helps our body grow and replenish muscles, skin, and cells. All rights reserved. Participants consumed only study diets and water during the study day. It’s an amino acid that is commonly found in food eggs, soybeans,… Read More »
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Vislisel, MD ; Mark A. Greiner, MD. A year-old pregnant woman at 19 weeks gestation was referred to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics UIHC from an outside ophthalmologist for evaluation and treatment of suspected Acanthamoeba keratitis. The patient had been wearing daily disposable soft contact lenses for 3 weeks… Read More »