Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disease caused by a defective gene and affecting about 30,000 children in America. There is no cure for it so far, but there are lots of promising experiments and clinical studies going on to find a genetic therapy to cure cystic fibrosis.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition characterized by recurrent hypoxemia and arousal, due to partial or complete obstruction of the upper airways during sleep with consequent daytime somnolence.

An oscilloscope is an instrument used to measure voltage in an electronic device. It measures voltage against time. Oscilloscopes are used for several applications, especially to test the working condition and voltage of an electronic device; to test the circuitry of new electronic equipment; or to test the electronics of new software.

Everyone has to see a dentist at times. A person's set of teeth is important in various ways. They may cause unbearable pain if gone wrong, or could win a lot of hearts if set rightly producing a beautiful smile. It is the job of the dentists to restore teeth and provide preventive care for general dental health. They diagnose and treat disease, pain, injury, or deformity of the oral and maxillofacial area including problems connected with the teeth, gums and jaw.

Whether you are a doctor or a surgeon or a dentist, everyone who is involved in the medical fields needs to wear a special uniform while attending any patient. It has been said that the clothes or garments worn by dentists should be comfortable and able to provide mobility to the wearer. Most dental scrubs are either cotton or a poly-cotton blend. The reason is that cotton easily absorbs sweat and body odors, so dentists can work with a minimum of discomfort.