Health Topic Library

Rx Pregnancy, Baby & Mom Care

Browse trusted health articles by topic. Use the filters and A-Z index to quickly find related medical content.

546 articlesUpdated medical education library

A-Z article index

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ#

A

B

C

Latest articles

RX
Health Topic Library

Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic band syndrome is a birth condition that happens when thin, string-like fibers from the inner lining of the pregnancy sac (the amnion) come loose and...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Forelimb Non Syndromic Amelia

Forelimb non-syndromic amelia means a baby is born without one (or both) upper limb(s), and this happens by itself—not as part of a wider syndrome (like...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Amelia of the Upper Limb

Amelia of the upper limb means a baby is born without an arm. In true amelia, the whole limb is missing from the shoulder region. There...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy is a rare, life-threatening liver problem that usually appears late in pregnancy (third trimester) or in the early days after delivery....

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Acalvaria

Acalvaria is a very rare birth defect. The baby grows without the flat bones of the skull cap (the “top” of the head). The tough brain...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Vanishing Twin Syndrome

Vanishing Twin Syndrome (VTS) is a condition in which one twin or multiple embryos disappears during pregnancy. The tissue of the lost twin is usually absorbed...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Ovarian Cystadenoma

Ovarian serous cystadenoma is a type of benign (non-cancerous) ovarian tumor that originates from the surface epithelium of the ovary. Understanding this condition is essential for...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma

Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that originates in glandular cells and produces mucus. It commonly occurs in organs like the ovaries, appendix, and pancreas....

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Serous Cystadenocarcinoma

Serous cystadenocarcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that originates in the epithelial cells lining the ovaries or other organs. It is characterized by...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Ovarian Serous Cystadenoma

Ovarian serous cystadenoma is a common type of benign (non-cancerous) ovarian tumor. Understanding this condition is crucial for early detection and effective management. This guide provides...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Teratoma

A teratoma is a type of tumor that arises from germ cells, which are the cells responsible for developing into sperm or eggs. These tumors are...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Yolk Sac Tumor

A yolk sac tumor is a rare type of cancer that primarily affects children but can also occur in adults. Originating from germ cells, these tumors...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Choriocarcinoma

Choriocarcinoma is a rare but aggressive type of cancer that originates in the cells that would normally develop into the placenta during pregnancy. This guide provides...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors

Ovarian germ cell tumors are a rare type of ovarian cancer that originate from the cells responsible for producing eggs (oocytes) in the ovaries. Understanding these...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Chocolate Cysts

A chocolate cyst, medically known as an endometrioma, is a type of ovarian cyst formed when endometrial tissue grows on the ovaries. These cysts are filled...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Theca Lutein Cyst

A Theca Lutein Cyst is a type of ovarian cyst that forms due to an overproduction of certain hormones, often associated with conditions like multiple pregnancies...

Read article
RX
Health Topic Library

Follicular Cysts

A follicular cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on the ovary during the menstrual cycle. Normally, each month an egg matures inside a follicle, which...

Read article