A 63-year-old man bearing most signs and symptoms (facial pigmentation, degenerative arthritis, and dark urine) pertinent to his known history of alkaptonuria underwent aortic valve replacement for critical aortic stenosis. Although rare, aortic stenosis is the most common cardiac manifestation of alkaptonuric ochronosis.

Bringing a child into the world can be a joyous and exciting occasion for some new mothers, but for some mothers it can be a time of intense anxiety and fear. This literature review will look closely at the post-partum period; differentiating between “baby blues” and the symptoms of post-partum depression (PPD). Focusing on African American females who live in low socioeconomic urban environmen...

w i n g mathscripts is not simply typing. Math has to be translated into commands. First the motivation for this work is given. Next traditional math page makeup is summarized along with the macroscopic math w commands. After answering "Why is w i n g mathscripts difficult?", an anthology of w f a l l s and their antidotes is discussed. In part 11, suggestions are given in order to lessen the d...

Two complementary studies have resolved the circuitry underlying green-blue color discrimination in the retina. A blue-sensitive interneuron provides the inhibitory signal required for computing green-blue color opponency.

The M ardi Gras Raffle is in severe financial trouble and the location o f 70 percent o f the raffle books at present cannot be accounted for , according to M ike Day, M ardi Gras business manager. Appearing before the Hall Presidents Council last night, Day said that at this time o f year, raffle tickets usually account for $15,000 in revenue, yet this year ticket sales have only generated app...

Background: Postpartum blues is one type of psychological distress. It can happen when a mother fails in taking phase. normal peripartum occurrence after delivery. usually characterized by several clinical symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, fluctuating mood, etc. Early identification help proper treatment. Objective: To identify postpartum condition and understand the referral system for m...