Background: In nulliparous women dystocia is the most common obstetric problem and its etiology is largely unknown. The frequency of augmentation and cesarean delivery related to dystocia is high ...

Shoulder dystocia is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic intrapartum event. Although risk factors such as maternal diabetes, obesity and macrosomia can be identified, shoulder dystocia most ...

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There are many theories about the causes of addiction, the use and abuse of legal and illegal psychoactive substances. Biology, psychology, and social and cultural elements all play a role in the ...

Almost everyone has it at some point. In developing countries, where illnesses that cause diarrhea are common and where health care might be less easily accessible, diarrhea is a major health ...

Obstetric disorders that may occur during this period can cause serious disturbances in the course of the puerperium ... to determine the bacteriological load in Holstein Friesian cows depending on ...

But others can put you at a serious risk of problems such as cardiac arrest and stroke. They may also cause symptoms like dizziness and fainting. Serious arrhythmias often develop from other heart ...

Stress, infection, autoimmune disease, and even food poisoning can lead to hives. The cause and severity of hives can vary from one person to the next. Urticaria can affect people of any age, gender, ...

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Other specialists may be involved depending on the underlying cause. The foot has three parts: the forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot. There are 28 bones in each foot, categorized according to their ...

Read on to learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of common foot problems. The following are in no particular order. Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the ...

Size and weight of babies can’t be accurately diagnosed before the birth. Many women are told they have a big baby and need to be induced to prevent shoulder dystocia occurring. Yet, induction may in ...