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The breakup of parents doesn’t have to be catastrophic for children. While divorce is a loss, it can bring positive changes to a family when handled well.

Nerve blocks are a type of regional anesthesia used in some musculoskeletal surgeries. Unlike with general anesthesia, patients using nerve blocks receive multiple benefits, including better pain control, less time in the hospital, quicker recovery and less need for medication when they go home.

Psychological assessments of children examine learning, social, behavioral and personality development to plan for =mental health and educational needs.

Watch this video to learn about carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness caused by compression of the nerve at the base of the palm.

Corneal transplants restore sight following an injury or disease that damages the cornea, the clear tissue at the front of the eye.

Critical care anesthesiologists, referred to as intensivists, often play a major role in critical care (or intensive care) medicine.

Mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer, can occur 30 or even 40 years after exposure to asbestos. Roughly 3,000 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

Constipation is characterized by either infrequent bowel movements or the passage of dry, hard stools.

Radiation therapy may be a treatment for skin cancer. It's usually used with other treatments as an alternative for surgery or for pain relief.

Malignant pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors, including low-grade gliomas and medulloblastomas, are the second most common childhood cancer.

Atrial fibrillation or arrhythmia causes irregular heartbeats. As a result, blood flow is slowed which increases the risk of stroke.

Breast cancer screening is crucial for women's health. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women and the second deadliest, after lung cancer.

For women who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy, breast reconstruction surgery helps restore the appearance of the breasts.

Dizziness can indicate a number of underlying medical conditions, from high blood pressure, inner ear problems to neurological disorders.

Dry eye (dysfunctional tear syndrome) causes irritation, redness and burning. Excessive tearing from a lack of lubrication can also be a sign of dry eye.

Effective surgical treatment for melanoma can help patients diagnosed with this deadly cancer to live a long and healthy life.

Pain relief after surgery is a common concern. Most people experience some discomfort after procedures, and several treatments can help bring comfort.

Some children who aren't growing as expected are diagnosed with short stature. Here's what parents need to know about this condition.