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FBN1 gene, fibrillin 1

The FBN1 gene provides instructions for making a large protein called fibrillin-1. This protein is transported out of cells into the extracellular matrix, which is an intricate lattice of proteins and other molecules that forms in the spaces between cells.

Pudendal and Paracervical Blocks

Pudendal and paracervical blocks are single-injection nerve blocks that are commonly used during obstetric and gynecologic procedures.

Common Methods of Inducing Labor During Pregnancy

Advice on inducing labor during pregnancy. Labor induction methods do not work for everyone, and here’s why.

Staging Cancer using TNM

Staging helps describe where a cancer is located, if or where it has spread, and whether it is affecting other parts of the body.