Obstructive apnoeic episodes are not usually difficult to detect, even when only a basic measure of respiratory effort such as thoracic and abdominal ... aortic valve (fig 1). Advances in technology ...

Dr Dua said, “It can develop in different parts of the body, including the brain, abdomen, and chest. One of the most dangerous types is a thoracic aortic aneurysm, which forms in the aorta ...

Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University and affiliated organizations published data from a study that aimed to assess the role of the TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), E3 ubiquitin ligase ...

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If you have heart valve replacement surgery, you will be prescribed a blood thinner (a.k.a. an anticoagulant) upon discharge from the hospital. Long-term blood thinner medication guidelines differ ...

It can be jarring to peek in the mirror one day and notice that you have what appears to be an excessive amount of fat, tissue, and skin hanging down like an apron from your abdomen. Initially ...

The transversus abdominis (TA) muscle is the deepest of the abdominal muscles. It extends between the ribs and the pelvis, wrapping around the trunk from front to back. The fibers of this muscle run ...