Babies do some truly weird things. One moment, they’re staring at a wall, the next, they’re smacking their lips or even ...

Chlamydia trachomatis is the most prevalent sexually transmitted microbial infection in the United States. The CDC estimates that 3 million people are infected annually, with approximately 50% of ...

The palmomental reflex, an involuntary contraction of the mentalis muscle of the chin caused by stimulation of the thenar eminence, can be tested easily and rapidly. Its presence may alert the ...

Carefully review the labor and delivery history for any of the following: maternal diabetes; fetal macrosomia; abnormal labor patterns; malpresentation, nonreassuring fetal heart pattern; mode of ...

The cerebellum plays a major role in balance, motor control and sensorimotor integration, but also in cognition, language, and emotional regulation. Several neuropsychiatric disorders such as ...

The human gastrointestinal tract harbors most of the microbial cells inhabiting the body, collectively known as the microbiota. These microbes have several implications for the maintenance of ...