QUOTE FOR WEEKEND:

“There are several types of glaucoma. The two main types are open-angle and angle-closure. These are marked by an increase of intraocular pressure (IOP), or pressure inside the eye.  The most common type in the United States is called open-angle glaucoma — that’s what most people mean when they talk about glaucoma. ”

Glaucoma Research Foundation (www.glaucoma.org)

QUOTE FOR THURSDAY:

A heart defect that features four problems.  They are:     1-a hole between the lower chambers of the heart. 2- an obstruction from the heart to the lungs,  3-The aorta (blood vessel) lies over the hole in the lower chambers.  4-The muscle surrounding the lower right chamber becomes overly thickened.”

www.heart.org

QUOTE FOR WEDNESDAY:

Truncus arteriosus is a rare heart defect that’s present at birth (congenital).   It means that one large blood vessel leads out of the heart. Normally, there are two separate vessels coming out of the heart.  Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistent opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart. The opening, called the ductus arteriosus, is a normal part of a baby’s circulatory system before birth that usually closes shortly after birth. If it remains open, however, it’s called a patent ductus arteriosus.  Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistent opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart. The opening, called the ductus arteriosus, is a normal part of a baby’s circulatory system before birth that usually closes shortly after birth. If it remains open, however, it’s called a patent ductus arteriosus.”

MAYO CLINIC

QUOTE FOR TUESDAY

“Congenital Heart Disease (CHDs) are present at birth and can affect the structure of a baby’s heart and the way it works. They can affect how blood flows through the heart and out to the rest of the body. CHDs can vary from mild (such as a small hole in the heart) to severe (such as missing or poorly formed parts of the heart).About 1 in 4 babies born with a heart defect has a critical CHD (also known as critical congenital heart disease).”
 
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

QUOTE FOR MONDAY:

“Cervical cancer can often be found early, and sometimes even prevented, by having regular screening tests. If detected early, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers.”

American Cancer Society

QUOTE FOR WEDNESDAY:

“The safest way to celebrate the new year is to celebrate at home with the people who live with you or virtually with friends and family. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others.”

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

QUOTE FOR TUESDAY:

“Starting off, rules regarding indoor parties are the same as they have been all year: they’re a bad idea. says that we still need to avoid large parties indoors.  Including this virus doesn’t have any opinions, it doesn’t care if you’re gathering for a holiday; All it’s looking for are pathways to spread itself.”  Dr. Gohil says.

Dr. Gohil – a medical director as well as a professor within the University of California Irvine’s Health System,