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Some of the more common complications of pregnancy are miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and bleeding.

Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. This spiral shaped bacterium is most commonly spread by a tick bite.

One Escherichia coli strain that causes a severe intestinal infection in humans is known as enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC). It’s the most common strain to cause illness in people. It’s different from other E. coli because it makes a potent toxin called Shiga toxin. This toxin damages the lining of the intestinal wall, causing bloody diarrhea.

Detailed information on interventional radiology, including what procedures interventional radiologists do.

One newer therapy combines radiation and chemotherapy, because in some cases, radiation may improve the effects of chemotherapy, and vice versa. Another therapy uses external beam radiation during surgery to treat cancerous tumors or certain other forms of cancer.

Your milk is best, but it's not always complete with the nutritional needs of very small premature babies or some very sick newborns.

A lymphatic malformation is a lymphatic vessel that isn't formed correctly. The vessel traps the lymph fluid and causes cysts to form. Your child may have 1 or more of these cysts.

It's important to keep your baby's routine the same before the day of surgery. Make sure you, your baby, and your family are well rested.

A child with prune belly syndrome often can't fully empty their bladder. This can cause serious bladder, ureter, and kidney problems.