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Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : HearingHearing - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationHearing - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationhearinglossseniorhealthHealthCentralDiseasesHearinghttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1191.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1191_pf.htmlChannel Page179604Hearing1191.htmlHearingADAM Encyclopedia (more_index_1_8_7)Newborn screening tests2006-11-04 00:54:45.0ADAM2010-05-07 17:51:42.0Newborn screening testsNewborn screening testsNewborn screening testsNewborn screening testsCystic fibrosisSickle cell anemiaMaple syrup urine diseaseAPGARNeonatal hypothyroidismGalactosemiaPhenylketonuriaCongenital adrenal hyperplasiaNeonatal cystic fibrosis screeningGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencyMethylmalonic acidemiaHearing loss - infantsNICU consultants and support staff2006-11-04 00:54:35.0ADAM2010-05-10 10:44:37.0NICU consultants and support staffNICU consultants and support staffAudiologyElectrocardiogramEchocardiogramCardiac catheterizationBiopsyIntravenousHepatitisCholestasisUltrasoundCancerCBCMeningitisCerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collectionDiabetesSeizuresEEGCT scanMRISkull fractureBroken boneNecrotizing enterocolitisBarium enemaUnilateral hydronephrosisHypospadiasX-rayDevelopmental milestonesPremature infantHydrocephalusRetinopathy of prematurityNeonatal respiratory distress syndromeBronchopulmonary dysplasiaCochlear implantCochlear implant2006-11-04 00:53:54.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:27:22.0Cochlear implantCochlear implantEar anatomy1092 41092 5The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.CT scanHead MRIMeningitisOtitis media with effusionOtitis media with effusion2006-11-04 00:52:50.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:31:22.0Otitis media with effusionOtitis media with effusionOtitis media with effusionOtitis media with effusionMiddle ear infection (otitis media)19324 419324 5Otitis media is an inflammation and/or infection of the middle ear. Acute otitis media (acute ear infection) occurs when there is bacterial or viral infection of the fluid of the middle ear, which causes production of fluid or pus. Chronic otitis media occurs when the eustachian tube becomes blocked repeatedly due to allergies, multiple infections, ear trauma, or swelling of the adenoids.Ear anatomy1092 41092 5The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.Ear infection - acuteAging changes in the sensesAging changes in the senses2006-11-04 00:52:38.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:44:44.0Aging changes in the sensesAging changes in the sensesSmelling200014 4Tasting200015 4Sense of sight8687 48687 5Vision occurs when light is processed by the eye and interpreted by the brain. Light passes through the transparent eye surface (cornea). The pupil (the black opening in the front of the eye) is an opening to the eye interior. It can get larger or smaller to regulate the amount of light entering the eye. The colored portion (iris) is really a muscle controlling the pupil size. The inside of the eye is filled with a gel-like fluid. There is a flexible, transparent lens that focuses light so it hits on the back of the eye (the retina). The retina converts light energy into a nerve impulse that is carried to the brain and then interpreted.Aged eye anatomy8688 48688 5With age, the lens may become misshaped and the corneal tissue may become clouded.Hearing aids8685 48685 5Some hearing loss is almost inevitable with age. It is estimated that 30% of all people over 65 have significant hearing impairment. Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound has problems getting through the external and middle ear. Surgery or a hearing aid may be helpful for this type of hearing loss.Tongue8686 48686 5The tongue is mainly composed of muscles. It is covered with a mucous membrane. Small nodules of tissue (papillae) cover the upper surface of the tongue. Between the papillae are the taste buds, which provide the sense of taste. In addition to taste, the tongue functions in moving food to aid chewing and swallowing, and it is important in speech.Hearing and the cochlea200057 4Aging changes in hearing8683 48683 5With aging, ear structures deteriorate. The eardrum often thickens and the inner ear bones and other structures are affected.Seeing200013 4Feeling pain200009 4Age-related hearing lossHearing lossWax blockageTinnitusIrisRetinaVisual acuity testPresbyopiaCataractVisual fieldPeripheralGlaucomaMacular degenerationDiabetic retinopathyTaste - impairedBrain surgeryConfusionDiabetesAppendicitisFrostbiteHypothermiaBurnsUlcersAging changes in organs - tissue - cellsAging changes in skinAging changes in the bones - muscles - jointsAging changes in the faceAging changes in the nervous systemBAER - brainstem auditory evoked responseBAER - brainstem auditory evoked response2006-11-04 00:51:53.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:50:04.0BAER - brainstem auditory evoked responseBAER - brainstem auditory evoked responseBAER - brainstem auditory evoked responseBAER - brainstem auditory evoked responseBrain1074 41074 5The major areas of the brain have one or more specific functions.Brain wave monitor8730 48730 5The brainstem auditory evoked response test (BAER), is performed to help diagnose nervous-system abnormalities, hearing losses (especially in low-birth weight newborns), and to assess neurologic functions. The test focuses on changes and responses in brain waves. The brain waves are stimulated by a clicking sound to evaluate the central auditory pathways of the brainstem.Infant test/procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparationAdolescent test or procedure preparationAbdominal MRI scanAbdominal MRI2006-11-04 00:48:29.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:14:08.0Abdominal MRI scanAbdominal MRI scanAbdominal MRI scanAbdominal MRI scanDigestive system1090 4Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.1090 5The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.MRI scans1107 41107 5MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It allows imaging of the interior of the body without using x-rays or other types of ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail of different tissues.NoninvasiveX-rayMRIStentCT scanArteriogramHeart MRIHeart MRI2006-11-04 00:48:27.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:39:43.0Heart MRIHeart MRIHeart MRIHeart MRIHeart, front view1097 41097 5The external structures of the heart include the ventricles, atria, arteries and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood into the heart. The vessels colored blue indicate the transport of blood with relatively low content of oxygen and high content of carbon dioxide. The vessels colored red indicate the transport of blood with relatively high content of oxygen and low content of carbon dioxide.Heart, section through the middle1056 41056 5The interior of the heart is composed of valves, chambers, and associated vessels.MRI scans1107 41107 5MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It allows imaging of the interior of the body without using x-rays or other types of ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail of different tissues.Chest MRIX-rayCT scanStentMRIArteriogramEchocardiogramChest MRIChest MRI2006-11-04 00:48:25.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:55:03.0Chest MRIChest MRIChest MRIChest MRIVertebra, thoracic (mid back)1774 41774 5These are twelve vertebra of the mid back. The last vertebra (on the left side of the picture) attaches to the lumbar (lower) spine, and the top vertebra (on the right) attaches to the cervical (neck) section of the back. The vertebra are broader and stronger than the cervical bones. This allows them to absorb the added pressure applied to the mid back, but they remain a common sight of injury. The vertebra are numbered from one to twelve and labeled T1, T2, T3 etc. from the upper most bones to the lowest.MRI scans1107 41107 5MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It allows imaging of the interior of the body without using x-rays or other types of ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail of different tissues.X-rayCT scanMRIStentArteriogramLumbosacral spine MRILumbosacral spine MRI2006-11-04 00:48:23.0ADAM2009-11-05 06:56:43.0Lumbosacral spine MRILumbosacral spine MRILumbosacral spine MRILumbosacral spine MRILumbar vertebrae9538 49538 5There are five lumbar vertebrae located in the lower back.MRI scans1107 41107 5MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It allows imaging of the interior of the body without using x-rays or other types of ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail of different tissues.CT scanMRIInfant test/procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparationAdolescent test or procedure preparationNoninvasiveHerniated diskSpinal cord traumaSpinal tumorSpine MRISpine MRI2006-11-04 00:48:21.0ADAM2007-10-20 15:37:30.0Spine MRISpine MRISpine MRISpine MRIPosterior spinal anatomy9766 49766 5The vertebral column is divided into the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar region. It provides structural support for the trunk and surrounds and protects the spinal cord. The vertebral column also provides attachment points for the muscles of the back and ribs.Vertebra, thoracic (mid back)1774 41774 5These are twelve vertebra of the mid back. The last vertebra (on the left side of the picture) attaches to the lumbar (lower) spine, and the top vertebra (on the right) attaches to the cervical (neck) section of the back. The vertebra are broader and stronger than the cervical bones. This allows them to absorb the added pressure applied to the mid back, but they remain a common sight of injury. The vertebra are numbered from one to twelve and labeled T1, T2, T3 etc. from the upper most bones to the lowest.Vertebra, lumbar (low back)1773 41773 5These are the five vertebra of the lower back. The last vertebra (on the upper left of the picture) attaches to the sacrum, and the top vertebra (on the right of the picture) attaches to the thoracic section of the back. The vertebra are broader and stronger than the other bones in the spine. This allows them to absorb the added pressure applied to the lower back, but this area remains a common site of injury. The vertebra are numbered from one to five and are labeled L1, L2, L3 etc. from the higher bones to the lower.Skeletal spine1116 41116 5The spine is divided into several sections. The cervical vertebrae make up the neck. The thoracic vertebrae comprise the chest section and have ribs attached. The lumbar vertebrae are the remaining vertebrae below the last thoracic bone and the top of the sacrum. The sacral vertebrae are caged within the bones of the pelvis, and the coccyx represents the terminal vertebrae or vestigial tail.MRI scans1107 41107 5MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It allows imaging of the interior of the body without using x-rays or other types of ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail of different tissues.NoninvasiveMRIStentHead MRIMRI of the head2006-11-04 00:48:19.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:28:49.0Head MRIHead MRIHead MRIHead MRILobes of the brain9549 49549 5Each lobe of the brain has a different set of functions, so damage to a particular lobe may determine the type of problems that could be expected.Brain1074 41074 5The major areas of the brain have one or more specific functions.MRI scans1107 41107 5MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It allows imaging of the interior of the body without using x-rays or other types of ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail of different tissues.MyelinNoninvasiveX-rayCT scanMRIStentMultiple sclerosisArteriogramElectronystagmographyElectronystagmography2006-11-04 00:39:46.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:39:47.0ElectronystagmographyElectronystagmographyElectronystagmographyElectronystagmographyCaloric stimulationNystagmusElectrocardiogramDizzinessCaloric stimulationCaloric stimulation2006-11-04 00:39:22.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:35:32.0Caloric stimulationCaloric stimulationCaloric stimulationCaloric stimulationNystagmusDizzinessAnemiaConsciousness - decreasedAudiologyAudiology2006-11-04 00:37:30.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:30:59.0AudiologyAudiologyAudiologyAudiologyEar anatomy1092 41092 5The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.Hearing lossAcoustic traumaEar infection - chronicHead injuryOccupational hearing lossRuptured eardrumEar examinationEar examination2006-11-04 00:37:29.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:08:40.0Ear examinationEar examinationEar examinationEar examinationMedical findings based on ear anatomy1126 41126 5The external structures of the ear may aid in diagnosing some conditions by the presence or absence of normal landmarks and abnormal features including: earlobe creases, preauricular pits, and preauricular tags.Otoscopic exam of the ear8991 48991 5An otoscope is an intrument which is used to look into the ear canal. The ear speculum (a cone-shaped viewing piece of the otoscope) is slowly inserted into the ear canal while looking into the otoscope. The speculum is angled slightly toward the person's nose to follow the canal. A light beam extends beyond the viewing tip of the speculum. The otoscope is gently moved to different angles to view the canal walls and eardrum.Ear anatomy1092 41092 5The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.OtitisHearing lossMRIMRI2006-11-04 00:37:21.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:31:38.0MRIMRIMRIMRIMRI scans1107 41107 5MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It allows imaging of the interior of the body without using x-rays or other types of ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail of different tissues.PacemakerX-rayCT scanAbdominal MRI scanChest MRIHead MRIHeart MRIStentArteriogramSensorineural deafnessSensorineural deafness2006-11-04 00:36:30.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:33:53.0Sensorineural deafnessSensorineural deafnessSensorineural deafnessEar anatomy1092 41092 5The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.Hearing lossMeniere’s diseaseHallucinationsAuditory hallucinations are more common in psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia.
Hallucinations2006-11-04 00:35:51.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:25:27.0HallucinationsHallucinationsHallucinationsSchizophreniaDrug abuseDeliriumDementiaFeverPost-traumatic stress disorderNasal congestionNasal congestion2006-11-04 00:32:09.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:17:27.0Nasal congestionNasal congestionNasal congestionThroat anatomy1118 41118 5Structures of the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis and tonsils.Right-sided heart failureObstructive sleep apneaEnlarged adenoidsCommon coldAllergic rhinitisThe fluSinusitisVasomotor rhinitisEaracheEarache2006-11-04 00:32:05.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:14:39.0EaracheEaracheEaracheMedical findings based on ear anatomy1126 41126 5The external structures of the ear may aid in diagnosing some conditions by the presence or absence of normal landmarks and abnormal features including: earlobe creases, preauricular pits, and preauricular tags.Ear anatomy1092 41092 5The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.FeverHearing lossOtitisArthritisEar infection - acuteEar infection - chronicSwimmer's earSwimmer's ear - chronicMalignant otitis externaEar barotraumaEar emergenciesWax blockageRuptured eardrumSinusitisSore throatTMJ disordersTooth abscessHearing lossHearing loss2006-11-04 00:32:03.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:08:31.0Hearing lossHearing lossHearing lossEar anatomy1092 41092 5The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.Alport syndromeMultiple lentigines syndromeOsteogenesis imperfectaOtosclerosisEctodermal dysplasiaPulmonary atresiaCongenital cytomegalovirusRubellaEar infection - acuteMeaslesMeningitisMumpsScarlet feverAcoustic traumaEar barotraumaAge-related hearing lossOccupational hearing lossAcoustic neuromaMeniere’s diseaseAllergiesWax blockageOtitisEar emergenciesHead injuryRuptured eardrumTinnitusEar noises or buzzing2006-11-04 00:32:02.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:35:18.0TinnitusTinnitusTinnitusEar anatomy1092 41092 5The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.OtitisWax blockageAcoustic traumaAnemiaAneurysmFacial paralysisFacial paralysis2006-11-04 00:31:47.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:29:03.0Facial paralysisFacial paralysisFacial paralysisPtosis, drooping of the eyelid1111 41111 5Drooping of the eyelid is called ptosis. Ptosis may result from damage to the nerve that controls the muscles of the eyelid, problems with the muscle strength (as in myasthenia gravis), or from swelling of the lid.Facial drooping9101 49101 5Facial drooping can be caused by a disorder such as Bell's palsy. This disorder is a mononeuropathy (involvement of a single nerve) that damages the seventh cranial (facial) nerve. The facial nerve controls movement of the muscles of the face.Bell's palsyBrain tumor - childrenSeizuresFacial nerve palsy due to birth traumaLyme diseaseSarcoidosisEar tube insertionEar tube insertion2006-11-04 00:31:34.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:38:16.0Ear tube insertionEar tube insertionEar tube insertionEar tube insertionEar tube insertion - seriesEar tube insertion - series2007-03-27 13:08:37.0ADAM2010-02-06 10:54:26.0Tympanic membrane8993 48993 5The tympanic membrane is also called the eardrum. It separates the outer ear from the middle ear. When soundwaves reach the tympanic membrane they cause it to vibrate. The vibrations are then transferred to the tiny bones in the middle ear. The middle ear bones then transfer the vibrating signals to the inner ear. The tympanic membrane is made up of a thin connective tissue membrane covered by skin on the outside and mucosa on the internal surface.Hearing lossOtitisAnesthesiaEar barotraumaEardrum repairEardrum repair2006-11-04 00:31:33.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:37:17.0Eardrum repairEardrum repairEardrum repairEardrum repairEardrum repair - seriesEardrum repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:21.0ADAM2010-05-07 17:51:42.0Ear infection - chronicEaracheEar dischargeHearing lossTonsillectomyTonsillectomy2006-11-04 00:31:32.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:52:00.0TonsillectomyTonsillectomyTonsillectomyTonsillectomyTonsillectomy8973 48973 5The tonsils are made up of lymphoid tissue and help fight against infections. However, in some people, particularly in children with larger tonsils, these glands can perform less efficiently and cause frequent throat and ear infections or obstruct breathing. In these cases, surgical removal of the tonsils, a tonsillectomy, is beneficial.Throat anatomy1118 41118 5Structures of the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis and tonsils.Tonsillectomy - series2007-03-27 13:09:07.0ADAM2010-05-10 10:44:37.0TonsillitisAdenoid removalAnesthesiaOtitisCBCElectrolytesButton batteriesButton batteries2006-11-04 00:27:40.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:45:58.0Button batteriesButton batteriesButton batteriesButton batteriesNoninvasiveNoninvasive2006-11-04 00:22:07.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:38:13.0NoninvasiveNoninvasiveNoninvasive test9698 49698 5A noninvasive test is a procedure that does not involve tools that break the skin or physically enter the body.Standard ophthalmic examCT scanMRIElectrocardiogramHolter monitor (24h)How to make a splintUrinary castsInvasiveHearing or speech impairment - resourcesHearing or speech impairment - resources2006-11-04 00:21:02.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:50:54.0Hearing or speech impairment - resourcesHearing or speech impairment - resourcesHearing lossSpeech impairment (adult)Blindness - resourcesResourcesResources2006-11-04 00:21:01.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:08:00.0ResourcesResourcesSupport group counselors9227 49227 5Counselors sometimes work with a group of people (support group) to help idenitfy problem issues and direct members towards understanding and personal wellness.AIDS - resourcesAlcoholism - resourcesALS - resourcesAlzheimer’s - resourcesArthritis - resourcesAsthma and allergy - resourcesAutism - resourcesBlindness - resourcesBenign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) - resourcesBreastfeeding - resourcesBurns - resourcesCancer - resourcesCerebral palsy - resourcesCeliac disease - resourcesChronic fatigue syndrome - resourcesCleft palate - resourcesColon cancer - resourcesCystic fibrosis - resourcesDepression - resourcesDiabetes - resourcesChemical dependence - resourcesElder care - resourcesEpilepsy - resourcesGastrointestinal disorders - resourcesHeart disease - resourcesHemophilia - resourcesHerpes - resourcesIncontinence - resourcesInfertility - resourcesInterstitial cystitis - resourcesKidney disease - resourcesLeukemia - resourcesLiver disease - resourcesLoss of a child - resourcesLoss of a spouse - resourcesLung disease - resourcesMigraine - resourcesMultiple sclerosis - resourcesMuscular dystrophy - resourcesMyasthenia gravis - resourcesOstomy - resourcesEating disorders - resourcesChronic pain - resourcesParkinson’s disease - resourcesProstate cancer - resourcesPsoriasis - resourcesReye syndrome - resourcesScleroderma - resourcesScoliosis - resourcesSelective mutism - resourcesSickle cell anemia - resourcesSIDS - resourcesLupus - resourcesHearing or speech impairment - resourcesSpina bifida - resourcesSpinal injury - resourcesTay-Sachs - resourcesFamily troubles - resourcesVictim assistance - resourcesSchool age test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparation2006-11-04 00:20:10.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:56:30.0School age test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparation2006-11-04 00:20:09.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:25:15.0Toddler test or procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationToddler test9977 49977 5With proper preparation prior to a test or procedure, a toddler's fear and anxiety may be reduced. Preparing a child for a test may include going through the steps of the procedure, explaining the body part which may be involved, or describing how the test may feel. Regardless of the test or procedure performed, the child will probably cry. The most helpful reassurance for the child is the parent's presence.Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collectionX-rayPreschooler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparation2006-11-04 00:20:10.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:43:35.0Preschooler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test9776 49776 5Research has shown that preparatory interventions are effective in reducing some signs of distress in children, such as crying or resisting the procedure. This led to other findings suggesting that with preparation children report less pain and exhibit less physiologic signs of distress.Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collectionGeneticsGenetics2006-11-04 00:20:04.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:08:52.0GeneticsGeneticsGenetics9346 49346 5Genetics is the study of heredity and how traits are passed along from parents to offspring. Genes are contained within the chromosomes found in the egg and sperm. Each parent contributes one half of each pair or 23 chromosomes to their child, 22 autosomal and 1 sex chromosome.Genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosisEnzymeSerum phenylalanine screeningImmunodeficiency disordersHepatitisAIDSCholesterolLDL testPTHGenesColor blindnessChromosomeAutosomal dominantAutosomal recessiveSex-linked dominantSex-linked recessiveAlpha-1 antitrypsin deficiencyCystic fibrosisPhenylketonuriaSickle cell anemiaMuscular dystrophyHemophilia AFamilial hypercholesterolemiaHuntington's diseaseRicketsVitamin DDown syndromeKlinefelter syndromeTurner syndromeCancerHypertensionStrokeSchool-age children developmentSchool-age children development2006-11-04 00:19:45.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:49:53.0School-age children developmentSchool-age children developmentSchool age child development9870 49870 5School age child development is a range from 6 to 12 years of age. During this time period observable differences in height, weight, and build of children may be prominent. The language skills of children continue to grow and many behavior changes occur as they try to find their place among their peers. As always, safety is important in school age children and proper safety rules should be enforced in and out of the school area.Drug abuseDevelopmental milestones record - 6 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 6 months2006-11-04 00:19:41.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:27:33.0Developmental milestones record - 6 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 6 monthsTeethingDroolingInfant - newborn developmentInfant - newborn development2006-11-04 00:19:39.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:15:09.0Infant - newborn developmentInfant - newborn developmentMoro reflex17269 417269 5The Moro reflex is a normal reflex for an infant when he or she is startled or feels like they are falling. The infant will have a "startled" look and the arms will fling out sideways with the palms up and the thumbs flexed. Absence of the Moro reflex in newborn infants is abnormal and may indicate an injury or disease.Infantile reflexes17234 417234 5Infantile reflexes are tested and observed by medical professionals to evaluate neurological function and development. Absent or abnormal reflexes in an infant, persistence of a reflex past the age where the reflex is normally lost, or redevelopment of an infantile reflex in an older child or adult may suggest significant central nervous system, nerve trunk, or peripheral nerve problems.Skull of a newborn1127 41127 5The "sutures" or anatomical lines where the bony plates of the skull join together can be easily felt in the newborn infant. The diamond shaped space on the top of the skull and the smaller space further to the back are often referred to as the "soft spot" in young infants.Developmental milestones17258 417258 5Some of the developmental characteristics of a healthy 2 month old baby include turning the head to locate sounds, visually fixing on close objects, vocally responding to familiar voices and smiling in response to stimuli.Infant reflexesBabinski's reflexMoro reflexAppetite - increasedBreastfeedingColic and cryingCrying - excessive (0-6 months)Child abuse - physicalPulseStress and anxietyNausea and vomitingYawning - excessiveSudden infant death syndromeHeimlich maneuverChiropractor professionChiropractor - Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)2006-11-04 00:19:37.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:44:06.0Chiropractor professionChiropractor professionHyperactivity and childrenHyperactivity and children2006-11-04 00:19:28.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:18:25.0Hyperactivity and childrenHyperactivity and childrenHyperactivityMental status testsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Bipolar disorderHearing lossHyperthyroidismDrug abuseDrug abuse2006-11-04 00:19:04.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:39:20.0Drug abuseDrug abuseMetaboliteDrug dependenceDrug abuse first aidCentral nervous systemAcuteParanoid personality disorderDeliriumPulseBlood pressurePharyngitisSinusitisBronchitisAsthmaAgitationStress and anxietySleeping difficultyChemotherapyGlaucomaPsychosisSchizophreniaAcute kidney failureArrhythmiasMuscle crampsPain medicationsStimulantsFatigueOverweightCaffeine in the dietSeizuresInjury - kidney and ureterPeripheral neuropathyStimulusHepatitisAIDSAlcoholism - resourcesChemical dependence - resourcesWell-child visitsWell-child visits2006-11-04 00:18:52.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:59:59.0Well-child visitsWell-child visitsWell baby visits10046 410046 5The typical well-baby visit will provide information about normal development, diet, general care, immunizations, the latest infectious diseases that are "going around," and other important advice and information for parents. Special attention is paid to whether the infant has met the normal developmental milestones. The height, weight and head circumference is recorded on a graph, which the physician keeps with the infant's chart.Diphtheria immunization (vaccine)Pertussis - vaccineTetanus - vaccineCircumcisionAuscultationBreath soundsHeart murmurs and other soundsInfant reflexesNewborn jaundicePalpationPercussionStandard ophthalmic examTemperature measurementBody temperature normalsImmunizations - general overviewBabies and shotsDTaP immunization (vaccine)Hepatitis A - vaccineHepatitis B vaccineHib - vaccineGenital wartsInfluenza vaccineMeningitis - meningococcalMMR - vaccinePneumococcal polysaccharide vaccinePolio immunization (vaccine)Chickenpox vaccineAge-appropriate diet for childrenBalanced dietBreastfeeding - resourcesNormal growth and developmentFluoride in dietInfant formulasWeight problems in childrenInfant - newborn developmentToddler developmentPreschooler developmentSchool-age children developmentAdolescent developmentDevelopmental milestonesDevelopmental milestones record - 2 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 4 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 6 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 9 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 12 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 18 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 2 yearsDevelopmental milestones record - 3 yearsDevelopmental milestones record - 4 yearsDevelopmental milestones record - 5 yearsInfant test/procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparationNoonan syndromeNoonan syndrome2006-11-04 00:18:25.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:41:11.0Noonan syndromeNoonan syndromeNoonan syndromeNoonan syndromePectus excavatum2927 42927 5Pectus excavatum is a condition in which the "breast bone" (sternum) appears sunken and the chest concave. It is sometimes called "funnel chest". The majority of these cases are not associated with any other condition (isolated findings). However, some syndromes include pectus excavatum.Heart diseasePulmonary valve stenosisPtosisMental retardationHearing lossTurner syndromeAutosomal dominantFusion of the ear bonesFusion of the ear bones2006-11-04 00:18:02.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:33:24.0Fusion of the ear bonesMedical findings based on ear anatomy1126 41126 5The external structures of the ear may aid in diagnosing some conditions by the presence or absence of normal landmarks and abnormal features including: earlobe creases, preauricular pits, and preauricular tags.Ear anatomy1092 41092 5The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.FenestrationFenestration2006-11-04 00:18:01.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:32:58.0FenestrationSense of hearing8684 48684 5Sound waves travel from the external ear to the middle ear, pass through the eardrum and enter the inner ear where they are interpreted and communicate with neural structures.OtosclerosisRh incompatibilityRh incompatibility2006-11-04 00:17:28.0ADAM2009-11-05 11:35:34.0Rh incompatibilityRh incompatibilityRh incompatibilityRh incompatibilityJaundice infant2913 42913 5Newborn jaundice (producing yellow skin) can have many causes, but the majority of these infants have a condition called physiological jaundice, a natural occurrence in the newborn due to the immature liver. This type of jaundice is short term, generally lasting only a few days. 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A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient's chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationErectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.Actonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateCoumadin - Drug DescriptionWarfarin Sodium Tablets, USPDetrol LA - Drug DescriptionTolterodineDitropan XL - Drug DescriptionOxybutyninWax poisoningWax blockageHearing lossEaracheHealth Tip: Turn Down the MusicAnd avoid hearing loss2007-05-25 00:00:00.0HealthDay2008-05-05 21:40:47.0Alzheimer's DiseaseGinkgo BilobaHip ReplacementHurthle Cell CarcinomaHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient's chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationErectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.Actonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateCoumadin - Drug DescriptionWarfarin Sodium Tablets, USPDetrol LA - Drug DescriptionTolterodineDitropan XL - Drug DescriptionOxybutyninHealth Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart AttackHearing LossHearing loss