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What Is An Estradiol Test And What Are Its Uses? Introduction An estradiol test is used by fertility doctors in fertility centers to measure the hormone estradiol in an individual’s blood. Estradiol is a form of the hormone estrogen. In the female body, the ovaries, breasts and adrenal gland are responsible for making estradiol. During pregnancy, the placenta also makes estradiol. The Function of Estradiol Estradiol helps in the development of female sex organs, which include: ·        Uterus ·        Fallopian tubes ·        Vagina ·        Breasts What Is Estradiol Test Used For? Experts at a leading reproductive fertility centre say that an estradiol test is ordered by a fertility doctor if and when a female or male sex characteristics aren’t developing at the normal rate. An estradiol level that’s higher than normal indicate...

What Is A Spinal Stroke And How Is It Different From Stroke? Overview When hearing the term ‘stroke’, people think about the stroke that occurs in the brain. But neurologists in Gurgaon mention another type of stroke that causes damage to the spinal cord, known as spinal stroke or spinal cord infarction. Just like a standard stroke, the spinal stroke occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the nerve cells in the spine get blocked due to some reason. The nerve cells in the spine depend on blood for oxygen and nutrients they need to live and function. Symptoms Even the best neurologists in India agree that a spinal stroke usually begins with sudden and severe pain in the neck or back, muscle weakness in the legs that can quickly lead to paralysis (a complete loss of movement), a change of sensation in the lower part of the body, and bowel and bladder problems. Causes There can be several causes of spinal stroke, which include: ·   Arteries that...

Treatment of Cauda Equina Syndrome through Neurosurgery Introduction The spinal cord starts at the base of the brain, runs throughout the cervical and thoracic spine, and typically ends at the lower part of the thoracic spine.The nerve root is the portion of the nerve that runs through the bony canal and exits at each vertebral segment of the spinal cord.The spinal cord can be divided into segments according to the nerve roots that branch off of it.Nerve roots along the cord consist of 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal nerves. Neurologists in Patna, Bihar say that when these nerve roots get compressed or inflamed, they can cause symptoms such as pain, altered reflexes, decreased strength, and decreased sensation. Cauda equina syndrome occurs when the nerve roots in the lumbar, sacral and coccygeal portion of the spinal canal are compressed or inflamed to an extreme point. It is considered a medical emergency. The neurologist doctors in ...

Teaching Concepts Such As ‘Long’ and ‘Short’ To Children with Special Needs Overview Words such as ‘long’ and ‘short’ may seem very simple for us, but to children with special needs, they can be very difficult to understand. This is because they are quite abstract words. The concept of ‘long’ depends on what else is around it.  So, a ruler might seem long if you compare it to a rubber and a pencil, but short if you compare it to a football pitch! How to Teach Abstract Concepts to Children with Special Needs? One of the leading occupational therapists in Delhi , who has been practicing occupational therapy in Delhi for special needs children for quite some time, highlights three general rules for teaching any new abstract concept to children with special needs. Have a look: 1.    Work on the ‘understanding’ of a word before you expect a child to use it.  Most children need to understand a word before they can use it correctly, and special ne...

Abreactions during Past Life Regression - What Are They? Overview Past life regression is a form of hypnotherapy carried out at a spiritual healing therapy center or a past life regression therapy center in particular. As the name suggests, it is used to by spiritual healers and hypnotherapists to find out the cause of deep-rooted troubles in this life, that is carried forward from the past life. Once the root cause is found, the expert can suggest ways to remove the cause. Sometimes, just knowing the cause is therapeutic in itself.Abreactions are strong emotional or physical reactions to something re-experienced from the past. They are actually a desirable characteristic of a past life regression session, as they signify healing and catharsis. About Abreactions As mentioned above, an abreaction is a highly emotional expression or manifestation of unconscious/repressed ideas or emotions. Many individuals express extremely deep emotional responses such as sobbing...

Brain Aneurysm Repair – The Surgical Procedure Introduction An aneurysm is a condition is neurology which occurs when the wall of a blood vessel becomes thin and bulges or balloons out. Aneurysms are dangerous because they present no symptoms until they rupture. When they do, they can lead to a stroke or brain damage if proper treatment is not given timely. Brain aneurysm repair is a surgical procedure used to treat this bulging blood vessel which is at the risk of tearing open at any time. The Surgical Procedure There are mainly two ways that neurosurgeons repair a brain aneurysm, according to neurologists in Darbhanga . The choice of the method used depends on the size, shape, and location of an aneurysm, among other factors. These two procedures are: ·        Clipping , during which, the neurosurgeon makes an incision into the patient’s scalp and creates a small hole in their skull. The neurosurgeon then places a small meta...

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) – How Does It Work? Introduction The left ventricular assist device or LVAD is a mechanical pump which is implanted inside a person’s chest in an open heart surgery in India (or anywhere for that matter). The device helps a weakened heart ventricle (the left one in this instance), pump blood throughout the body. According to heart specialists in Patna , the LVAD helps the heart do its job, and is commonly transplanted in a patient who’s just had an open heart surgery, and whose heart needs rest after the surgery. It can also be transplanted to provide support in terminally ill patients who cannot have a heart transplant due to their condition. The Working of A LVAD The LVAD is a pump, which works just like the heart. It is implanted just below the heart. One end of it is attached to the left ventricle, which is the chamber of the heart that pumps blood out of the lungs and into the body. The other end is attached to the...