Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro that emphasizes the role of distressing memories in some mental health disorders, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is an evidence-based therapy used to help with the symptoms of PTSD.
Hypoxia and hypoxemia facts. 1  Hypoxia is a condition or state in which the supply of oxygen is insufficient for normal life functions; hypoxemia is a condition or state where there is a low arterial oxygen supply â in some publications these terms are used interchangeably.
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) or birth asphyxia, is a lack of oxygen in the babyâs blood (hypoxemia / hypoxia) and/or restricted blood supply (ischemia) to the brain tissue. When the babyâs delicate brain is deprived of oxygen for a period of time, the brain cells start to die.