Key facts Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. (1) Estimates show that between 48 million couples and 186 million individuals has infertility problems glo...

The first, or top, number is called the systolic pressure. It is a measure of the pressure in your arteries as your heart beats. The second, or bottom number, is called the diastolic pressure. It is a measure of the pressure in your arteries as the heart relaxes. Managing your hypertension is an ...

An acute abdomen is a condition that demands urgent attention and treatment. The acute abdomen may be caused by an infection, inflammation, vascular occlusion, or obstruction. The patient will usually present with sudden onset of abdominal pain with associated nausea or vomiting. This activity re...