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Incidence of PCOSPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine condition that affects an estimated 6%-12% of women of reproductive age in the United States. PCOS develops in genetically … Read more

BPD: A Common Complication of PrematurityBronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains the most common complication of premature birth. Currently, the most accepted definition of BPD is the need for … Read more

Increasing Incidence of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)The National Institutes of Health estimates that 10,000 to 15,000 babies born in the United States develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) … Read more

Hyperfiltration is seen as the primary cause of early progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children with congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT). Tarak Srivastava, MD, … Read more

Systematic reviews and surveys have clarified that acupuncture is safe when performed by appropriately trained practitioners, with infrequent, minor side effects such as feeling relaxed, elated or … Read more