Many people who are anticipating major surgery worry about receiving general anesthesia. While it is considered very safe, learning more about it can put your mind at ease.
Palliative care is a type of care provided while a patient is treated for cancer. Learn about this treatment.
Abnormal DNA changes can cause cancer to develop on the inner wall of the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A hemorrhagic stroke is a neurological emergency that occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and bleeds either inside or on the surface of the brain.
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
A tear resulting from acute injury to or degeneration of meniscus.
Apheresis is a technology that separates donated blood components to treat certain illnesses. Learn more about this procedure.
Damage to articular cartilage at the ends of bones in joints like the knee, elbow, ankle, and hip.
A common bacterial infection of the skin that causes pain, redness, and swelling.