Ear irrigation (lavage) is a simple technique for gently washing earwax from the ear canal. Learn what to expect when it's done in a doctor’s office or clinic.
Medicine adherence means taking your medicines exactly as directed. It's very important for people with an organ transplant. After an organ transplant, you need to take anti-rejection medicines every day for the rest of your life. These medicines...
Remote monitoring means using devices like blood pressure monitors, digital scales, or glucose monitors to keep track of your health at home. Then you share the results with your doctor during telehealth visits or in-person visits. Some devices can...
Laser peripheral iridotomy is a procedure that uses a laser to make a tiny hole in the iris, the colored part of the eye. This procedure is used to treat angle-closure glaucoma and may help prevent it in people at high risk. Angle-closure glaucoma...
SMART stands for "single maintenance and reliever therapy." It combines two medicines into one inhaler. These medicines work in different ways to help control asthma symptoms. SMART may be recommended if you have moderate to severe asthma. SMART is...
A severe and enduring eating disorder (SEED) is an eating disorder that goes on for a long time. This may happen despite multiple attempts (usually three or more) to treat it. Eating disorders cause some people to have unhealthy thoughts and...
Organ rejection is when your immune system attacks a transplanted organ. It's most common early, but can happen anytime. Watch for fever, pain or swelling, trouble breathing, less urine, sudden weight gain, or yellow skin or eyes.
An interscalene block is a type of peripheral nerve block. It's a shot of numbing medicine that's given near the brachial plexus in the neck, near the collarbone. Learn how it's done, what to expect, and what the risks are.