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A molar pregnancy is also called a hydatidiform mole. It is a rare complication of pregnancy that occurs due to abnormal growth of cells, known as trophoblasts, that develop into the placenta. Molar pregnancy is of two types – complete and partial molar pregnancy.
The blog delves into molar pregnancy types, causes, treatment options, and risks.
Overview
People with mold allergy react differently to mold than other people. They may have symptoms such as itchy eyes, rashes, or breathing difficulties. Tests can reveal the kind of mold that can trigger an allergic reaction.
This blog is a comprehensive guide to mold allergy, its causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
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Monkeypox cases have been reported in many countries this month (May 2022). The virus is rapidly spreading across Europe and North America. The United Kingdom (UK) has confirmed 20 cases of the rare virus since the first week of May 2022.
Since 13 May 2022, cases of Monkeypox have been reported to WHO from 12 Member States that are not endemic for the Monkeypox virus across three WHO regions.
Overview
The intrusive fear of being isolated, lonely or alone is called monophobia. This fear can also present itself when the person is in the company of others. Monophobia can affect relationships, social life, and career. Psychotherapy may help people overcome this fear.
This blog is a comprehensive guide to understanding monophobia, its causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
Quick and simple tips to rain-proof yourself from diseases of monsoon season:
Have a Happy Monsoon. Stay safe from monsoon illness.
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Parents may observe their babies get startled or instantly react if they try to make them sleep. The movement is the Moro reflex, more commonly known as the startle reflex. It is an involuntary motor response that babies develop shortly after birth. It is also one of the things the doctor examines immediately after birth and during health checks.
This blog comprehensively explains a Moro reflex, how doctors identify it, and its triggers.
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Daily activities such as chewing food, talking to others, writing on paper, or walking are all governed by motor neurons. These motor neurons are nerve cells that signal different parts of the body to complete their jobs efficiently. However, when these motor neurons are damaged, a person may experience muscle weakness, fatigue, slurred speech, and other symptoms –an indication of one of the motor neurone diseases (MND).
The mouth is lined by what is called as mucous membrane. A mouth ulcer occurs when there is a break in this mucous membrane lining.
Causes of Mouth Ulcers
While the exact cause of mouth ulcers is still not yet known and may vary from person-to-person, the most common cause of mouth ulcers world over is accidentally biting your inner cheek. This causes injury and trauma to the mucous membrane. Some common causes or other factors that may aggravate mouth ulcers are as follows:
MRSA infection is caused by a bacterium called Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that has become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat staph infections.
Depending on the area infected, the symptoms may vary. Most MRSA infections are not severe, but some of them can endanger your life.
