Palliative Care Methods for Controlling Pain

The biggest problem with palliative care is that many people are referred for care too late. By starting this type of care early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.

Basics of Brain Tumors

A brain tumor starts when cells in the brain change and grow out of control. As they continue to grow, they form a mass of cells that becomes a tumor. Learn about the types of brain tumors and symptoms.

Olfactory Neuroblastoma

An olfactory neuroblastoma often happens on the roof of the nasal cavity. It involves the cribriform plate, which is a bone between the eyes and located deep in the skull.

Rathke Cleft Cyst

Rathke cleft cysts are noncancerous fluid-filled growths that develop between the parts of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. They develop while a baby is growing in the uterus. A Rathke cleft cyst develops from a piece of the fetus' developing Rathke pouch, which ultimately becomes part of the pituitary gland.

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Back pain is common in pregnancy because of your changing body. Here are ideas on what you can do to cope.

Ampullary Cancer

Detailed information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ampullary cancer.

The Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist

A clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, or cardiac EP, is a health care provider who treats rhythm problems of the heart. Learn more about their medical training, and the tests and procedures that they do.

Automated External Defibrillator

An AED is a small, portable, battery-powered machine with a computer in it. The machine detects heart activity. It can give an electric shock to someone if needed.