Patent ductus arteriosus (health) and Cranberry Raisin Nut Bread (recipes)

Patent ductus arteriosus (health)

An abnormal persistence after birth of an open lumen in the ductus arteriosus, between the pulmonary artery and the aorta.

Cranberry Raisin Nut Bread (recipes)

Cranberry Raisin Nut Bread

Yield: Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients:

1-1/2cups all-purpose flour

3/4cup packed light brown sugar

1-1/2teaspoons Baking powder

1/2teaspoon Baking soda

1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2teaspoon ground nutmeg

1cup coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries

1/2cup golden raisins

1/2cup coarsely chopped pecans

1tablespoon grated orange peel

2eggs

3/4cup milk

3tablespoons butter, melted

1teaspoon vanilla

Cranberry-Orange Spread (recipe follows, optional)

Preparation:

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-1/2X4-1/2-inch loaf pan.2.Combine flour, brown sugar, Baking powder, Baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in large bowl. Stir in cranberries, raisins, pecans and orange peel. Mix eggs, milk, butter and vanilla in small bowl until combined; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon into prepared pan.3.Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack. Store tightly wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature. Serve slices with Cranberry-Orange Spread, if desired.

Cranberry-Orange Spread

Yield: Makes about 3 cups spread

Ingredients:

1package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1container (12 ounces) cranberry-orange sauce

3/4cup chopped pecans

Preparation:

1.Combine cream cheese and cranberry-orange sauce in small bowl; stir until blended. Stir in pecans. Store in refrigerator.

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