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Less than 5% of breech babies have their heads in the "star-gazing" position, the face looking straight upwards and the back of the head resting against the back of the neck. Caesarean delivery is absolutely necessary because vaginal birth with the baby's head in this position confers a high risk of spinal cord trauma and death. [28]
Malnutrition and poor nutritional status is an area of concern, affecting 12% to 50% of hospitalized elderly patients and 23% to 50% of institutionalized elderly patients living in long-term care facilities such as assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities. [19]
There has been some success in preventing blood clots by an early risk assessment upon admission to the hospital, which is a strategy recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hospitals that have participated in this effort to reduce the incidence of thrombosis found that rates of DVT decreased in some instances. [ 34 ]
A new study found the biggest risk factors and predictors at 60 for dementia at 80. Neurologists weigh in on the research and share ways to prevent dementia.
At just 19 years old, Eldiara Doucette — known on social media as "Bionic Barbie" — was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare form of soft tissue cancer that affects only 1,000 people per ...
Pancreatic and colon cancer patients (other forms of cancer also can be factors, but these are the most common) [27] This is due to the release of procoagulants. [27] The risk of VTE is at its greatest during diagnosis and treatment but lowers in remission. [27] Patients with high-grade tumors [27] Pregnant women [27]
Jean Smart is nominated for a Golden Globe for 'Hacks.' Here's everything she's shared about her health over the years, including a heart surgery and diabetes.
Early-onset Alzheimer's disease strikes earlier in life, defined as before the age of 65 (usually between 30 and 60 years of age). [ medical citation needed ] Early signs of AD include unusual memory loss, particularly in remembering recent events and the names of people and things ( logopenic primary progressive aphasia ).