Medical Definitions

April 5, 2012

Zoloft Heart Defect Lawsuit

Sertraline, more popularly known by its brand name Zoloft, is a type of antidepressant medication called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Unfortunately, several reputable medical research […]
January 22, 2011

Gastroschisis Repair Surgery

What is Gastroschisis repair? Gastroschisis repair is surgery to correct a birth defect that causes an opening in the skin and muscles covering the belly (abdominal […]
January 22, 2011

Omphalocele Repair Surgery

What is Omphalocele Repair Surgery? Omphalocele repair involves surgery to repair a birth defect in the wall of the belly (abdomen) in which all or parts of […]
July 9, 2010

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Norwood

Author: Richard G Ohye, MD, Head, Division of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery; Program Director, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Fellowship, University of Michigan Medical Center Coauthor(s): Ralph S Mosca, […]