Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...
Pain in the diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — can happen for many reasons, such as an injury, pregnancy, and pneumonia. The diaphragm moves downward so the lungs can ...
Diaphragm spasms feel like twitches in the area between the chest and the abdomen. They can occur with or without pain. Possible causes include an injury, nerve irritation, or a rare condition known ...
Surgeons have successfully transplanting bioengineered stem cell-based trachea, composed of both artificial and biological material. Now they plan to use the technique to recreate more complex tissues ...
RICHARD E. ALLEN, M.D. When used with a spermicide, the diaphragm can be a more effective barrier contraceptive than the male condom. The diaphragm allows female-controlled contraception. It also ...
"I feel like I can't take deep breaths and my breathing is always shallow...""I'm trying to focus on deep breathing because I ...
MUSCLE fibres in the diaphragm of adult rats are sensitive to externally applied acetylcholine only in the region of the nerve muscle junction and its immediate surroundings. If the motor-nerve is cut ...