Month: November 2022

Why Back Injuries Need to Be Taken Seriously

Carolina Herrera
Back Injuries

It is common knowledge that a back injury can greatly impact your life if it is serious. However, in the moment a back injury occurs, it is not uncommon for people to shrug it off, or to treat it at home with ice or heat.  If you have injured your back and insisted that it was fine, there are several reasons to get it checked out as soon as possible. Here is why back injuries need to be taken seriously: Types of Injuries There are various types of back injuries…

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What is Quadruple Test in Pregnancy and Why is it Important?

Carolina Herrera
Quadruple Test in Pregnancy

A quadruple test, also called a quadruple marker test, quad screen, quad test or second-trimester screen, is a prenatal test used to measure levels of 4 substances in an expectant mother’s blood. These 4 substances are:  Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG): This hormone is made by the mother’s placenta.  Inhibin A: It is another hormone made by the mother’s placenta.  Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP): This protein is made by the developing baby.  Estriol: This hormone is made by the baby’s liver and the mother’s placenta. The quad test is usually carried out between…

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