We describe a 7-day-old infant who presented with extensive cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) and was found to be homozygous for the prothrombin G20210A gene mutation. No other known risk ...

‘Tis the season of sniffles and sinus issues. But experts say there are ways to get relief. “Sinuses are pockets of air inside our facial skeleton that produce mucus throughout the day. There are ...

Arterial and venous ulcers are two kinds of open sores found on the body. They can form on the lower extremities, such as the legs and feet. Arterial ulcers develop as a result of damage to the ...

Allergies and sinus infections can both affect your nasal passages and cause symptoms like congestion. But they’re two separate conditions with distinct causes and treatments. Allergies occur as a ...

First, let’s clear something up about recent reports of a live cockroach pulled from a woman’s skull. It was technically in her skull, between her eyes—but if you stick your little finger in your ear, ...

Anatomy is the field of biology that studies the structure of living things. Anatomy focuses on the composition, structure and location of the parts of organisms tissues, organs and systems as well as ...

Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a heart rhythm problem that affects your heart's natural pacemaker. You may develop symptoms of SSS like dizziness, fainting, and fatigue. Treatment may include lifestyle ...

Jane Kim, MD, is currently a medical editor and writer. She also consults on digital content for physician medical education. Garlic can irritate the mucus membranes, which may increase mucus ...

Background The River stent is the first stent specifically designed for intracranial venous sinuses. We report the 1-year results of the River trial, performed to obtain Humanitarian Device Exemption ...