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Briefly discusses symptoms that may show a serious problem during pregnancy. Covers vaginal bleeding, fever, and swelling

Discusses biophysical profile (BPP) or fetal biophysical profile (FBP), tests that measure a baby's health during pregnancy

An arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood to find out how well the lungs are

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) test is a blood test that looks for the genetic material ( RNA) of the virus that causes hepatitis or for

A fetus with the buttocks, legs, or feet pointing down toward the cervix is said to be in breech position. Before birth, most

Alloimmunization is a response by the body's immune system to donated blood or bone marrow or a transplanted organ. In

Covers causes of heart attack (myocardial infarction, or MI) and unstable angina. Discusses symptoms like chest pain or pressure

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is a type of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm. Paroxysmal means that the atrial

There are many types of congenital heart defects. If the defect lowers the amount of oxygen in the body, it is called cyanotic. If

Naturopathic doctors often combine different therapies—such as massage, herbal medicine, or diet—to help the body heal itself and