Placenta Previa and C-section
How often does an emergency C-section happen when a woman has placenta accreta? Dr. Robert Feldman, Chief and Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Baptist Health South Florida, explains why placenta previa almost always has to be delivered by …
What are Skin Tags?
Why are certain cancers so hard to diagnose?
Medical science has made tremendous strides in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Screening tests including mammograms for breast cancer, Pap smears for cervical cancer, and colonoscopies for colon cancer have allowed these cancers to be detected at an earlier …
Can my finger and toenails provide a clue to how healthy I am?
While changes in the normal configuration of nails usually indicate a problem affecting the nail itself, certain changes may also provide clues to an underlying medical condition. Brittle nails, nails containing “pits” or small depressions, nails that are discolored yellow …
What are the effects of high blood pressure in the brain?
We have known for many years that high blood pressure increases your risk for a variety of conditions, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, vascular disease, and vision loss. We have also known that older adults with longstanding high blood …
