Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer ...

Umbilical cord compression happens when the cord becomes constricted, cutting off a baby's oxygen supply. The cord may have become knotted or tangled, which can happen if it's unusually long or if ...

Cord compression happens in about one in 10 deliveries ... which is most likely if the baby can't be moved into the proper position. Umbilical cord prolapse happens more often when a fetus ...

Cervical myelopathy is a condition that happens when the spinal cord in the neck is compressed or squeezed. There are many things that can cause this, but one of the most common is cervical ...

Australian researchers have discovered a potential new lifeline for the tiniest and most vulnerable newborns. Scientists at ...

Umbilical cord compression-induced hypoxemia (PO2<15 torr) was maintained for 15 minutes and resulted in the development of acidemia (pH<7.30) after 10 minutes. Fetal HR declined initially and ...

The APN can favorably affect a patient's quality of life through timely recognition of early signs and symptoms of SCC. The current emphasis on pain control for oncology patients ought to increase ...

Consider the poignant story of your baby's umbilical cord. For nine months it faithfully served as your baby's lifeline. It provided him with oxygen, with nutrients, with life itself. Now ...