It’s World Down Syndrome Day. What do you know about this condition? Here are some facts!

It’s World Down Syndrome Day! We are marking this day by sharing some facts about this condition. Learn about Down Syndrome today and remember to share the knowledge with others. What is Down Syndrome? Down Syndrome, named after a British doctor John Langdon Down, is a genetic disorder where a …

March is Women’s History Month: Here are some women who contributed to modern U.S. medicine

March is Women’s History Month and over the course of history, many women have contributed to modern U.S. medicine. From the first woman to receive a medical degree to women who made advances in midwifery and obstetrics, here are a few of note. Elizabeth Blackwell Elizabeth Blackwell is one of …

It’s American Heart Month. Here’s what you need to know about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy!

Many people think that once baby is delivered, there isn’t really any more health worries for mom, but in fact, there is a potentially deadly heart condition that can arise after birth: Peripartum cardiomyopathy. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, or PPCM, can occur in the last weeks of pregnancy or in the months …

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