Two of the 7 Type 1 strains tested multiplied in the amniotic cavity of seven-day-old embryonated hen's eggs during a five-day incubation period at 36°C. The 3 Type 2 strains were tested ...

The mammalian amniotic cavity is filled with a protective liquid (i.e., amniotic fluid) that surrounds the fetus throughout gestation. Indeed, the amniotic fluid is essential for fetal development and ...

Amniotic fluid is the vital fluid that surrounds and protects a fetus during pregnancy. In addition to providing much-needed cushion and protection for the fetus, it also aids in development of ...

Three cities in southwest Washington have joined the list of communities nationally that have revisited the issue of adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water. Oregon Public Broadcasting rep ...

The cochlea is a complex organ comprising diverse cell types with highly specialized morphology and function. Until now, the molecular underpinnings of its specializations have mostly been studied ...

The Western Australian preterm birth prevention initiative: a whole of state singleton pregnancy cohort study showing the need to embrace alternative models of care for Aboriginal women.

Introduction The use of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) has become common practice in obstetric medicine and is used in up to 40% of deliveries. Despite its benefits, the risks associated ...

This action decreases pressure and increases the space in the thoracic cavity, allowing your lungs to expand as you inhale. When the diaphragm relaxes, your chest cavity becomes smaller and your lungs ...

Tracey Williams, MSN, RN, NNP, Rachel Butler, MSN, RN, NNP, Tara Sundem, MSN, RN, NNP ...

Each pleura is a single membrane that folds back on itself to form two layers. The space between the membranes (called the pleural cavity or intrapleural space) is filled with a thin, lubricating ...