It’s hard to believe that we’re already in the middle of the holiday season. With only a few short weeks left of festivities, many families across the country will be packing their bags to visit with loved ones. While spending time with friends and family is a tradition during the holiday season, doing so comes with a wide array of…

Biopsies are an essential component of correctly diagnosing and treating a condition. While they are commonly used to help diagnose cancer, they can also be used to diagnose many other medical conditions. They also can be used to examine the status of existing conditions. Below, we will take a look at the different types of biopsies that are available, why…

The umbilical cord is a necessary component to a healthy baby and delivery. Often referred to as the baby’s “supply line,” the umbilical cord is a tube-like structure that connects the baby to the placenta; this narrow structure delivers nutrients and oxygen to the fetus while in prenatal development. Umbilical cord accidents account for approximately 10% of all stillbirths and…