The use of homeopathic remedies for the treatment of mastitis is described. The basic principles of homeopathy are discussed, including the simillimum, the minimum dose, the single remedy, the whole person, the vital force, susceptibility, and constitutional treatment. Homeopathic research trials and papers are examined and discussed. The author explains how homeopathy can be incorporated into ...

Scanning electron microscopic studies have been found to be important in revealing corneal nipple varieties in some insects other than nocturnal moths. The study could present some modifications in certain classical concepts regarding the relations between corneal nipple and phylogenic position of insects. The study further revealed the special role played by corneal nipples in nocturnal, crepu...

The propositus was a 12-month-old male born to non consanguineous parents at 3rd full term breech delivery. His weight was 7.4 kg, height was 65.5 cm and head circumference was 39 cm. The clinical examinations showed the features of deletion 9p syndrome, viz., trigonocephaly, flat nasal bridge, anteverted nares, long philtrum, wide spaced nipples, micrognathia, short stubby hands and the featur...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic review was to present the best available evidence related to the management of nipple pain, post childbirth in breast-feeding women. The specific objective of the review was to determine the effectiveness of interventions used by and for breast-feeding women to prevent and/or reduce nipple pain and trauma. SELECTION CRITERIA The review considered all...

This is a small book of 143 pages, consisting of recipes for the preparation of food for infants and children. There are also instructions about baths and packs, care of bottles, nipples, etc. The physician is often asked by mothers and nurses for minute directions as to the preparation of the foods ordered, and is frequently puzzled to give a satisfactory reply. This book gives the necessary d...

Case A 10-year and 8-month-old girl presented with short stature (body weight 22 kg, body height 116 cm). On physical examination there were bilateral exophthalmus, enlargement of thyroid grade IA, widely spaced nipples, small finger nails. Laboratory findings showed elevated free thyroxin (FT4), decreased sensitive thyroid stimulating hormone (TSHs) and positive anti thyroglobuline. Ultrasonog...

Infants with cleft palate (CP) suffer from several difficulties, one of them is feeding, which prevent infant from maintaining adequate nutrition. Usage of feeding plate, special bottles and nipples has been described to overcome this problem. This article describes steps of constructing a single visit feeding plate for a CP infant. The main objective was to provide an infant with a properly fu...

Nipple adenoma, a benign tumour of the breast, is a relatively rare occurrence. This report describes an even rarer case of nipple adenoma arising within a supernumerary mammary gland. The presenting symptoms were a lump and throbbing pain in the axilla. Ultrasound scan and core biopsy proved inconclusive so surgical excision was undertaken, thus allowing a histological diagnosis. The patient m...

They may find the infant is having trouble maintaining suction, or chewing on the nipple, or becoming irritable during and after nursing. An infant may tire from the added effort and fall asleep before eating enough. Insufficient weight gain may become a concern. The mother, in turn, may suffer from blocked milk ducts, painful breasts or cracked nipples, and may become frustrated and discontinu...

Cleft lip and palate patients have all rights like other normal individuals, to enjoy the benefits of nourishment. Knowledge has to be there about the different feeding positions like straddle, dancer hand position along with the use of specially designed bottles and nipples. Parent's should be trained about the correct positions of feeding, in extreme of the cases in which parents are not able...