Preeclampsia is a very dangerous condition that can surface in pregnant women, usually after twenty weeks. Previously, preeclampsia was diagnosed by extremely elevated protein levels in the mother-to-be’s urine. After doctors determined that organ problems sometimes do not result in elevated protein levels but cause preeclampsia nonetheless, it became acceptable that the condition could also
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Is the HPV Shot Effective?
The HPV vaccine is very effective against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause several types of cancer. The vaccine is effective against HPV 16 and HPV 18, which together cause 70 percent or more of the cases of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine was first licensed for use in 2006, and it continues to
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