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Test, auditory brainstem response
A widely used test of the newborn baby as to their neurologic status and developmental progress. The Brazelton newborn test is formally called the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS). However, the NBAS which was devised by the…
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- Carpal bone One of the wrist bones. There are eight carpal bones that are arranged in two rows. The carpal bones…
- Illness, acute An illness with an abrupt onset and usually a short course
- Syndrome, acute brain See: Delirium
- ENT physician A medical specialist who is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck…
- Patellar tendonopathy See: Patellar tendonitis
- Familial Parkinson disease type 6 A familial form of Parkinson disease inherited in an autosomal recessive manner due to mutation in a gene on…
- Menopause, surgical Menopause, surgical: Surgical menopause is, not unexpectedly, menopause induced by surgery. Surgical…
- Infection, acute HIV The body's initial reaction to infection by the HIV virus. Acute HIV infection is a flu-like syndrome that…
- Psychosis, intensive care unit A disorder in which patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) or a similar hospital setting may experience…
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): The sudden and unexpected death of a baby with no known illness…