The term “nerve block“ refers to a procedure that blocks pain from reaching specific nerves. Learn more about this procedure.
Tobacco dependence treatment and research are priorities at Yale Medicine; we offer new therapies and clinical trials to help people quit smoking.
“Blood transfusion“ refers to the transfer of blood from one person to another. Learn more about this procedure.
Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping, and is a leading cause of death in the United States. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
E-cigarette, or vaping product, use-associated lung injury, or EVALI, is the term for the lung disease that can develop due to vaping. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Peyronie's disease is a condition in which scar tissue that develops in the penis causes a curved, painful erection. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Stopping smoking makes cancer treatments more effective, lessens treatment complications, and decreases the chances of cancer returning.
The term “varicose veins“ refers to twisted, enlarged veins that are most common in the hands and feet. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A pediatric tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a child's tonsils. Learn about this procedure.
Syncope is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness also known as “fainting.“ Learn about causes and treatment.