Understanding Infective Endocarditis

Infective endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart (endocardium) or the valves of the heart. The infection is most often from some type of bacteria.

What is Delirium?

Delirium is a sudden change in a person's mental state that fluctuates over short periods of time. Read on to learn more.

Urostomy- Staying Healthy

You've just had a urostomy to provide a new way for pee to drain from your body. Follow the tips on this sheet to learn how to stay healthy and help prevent problems.

Urostomy: Caring for Your Stoma

After a urostomy, you'll have to care for your stoma and the skin around it. Here is information for checking, cleaning, and protecting your stoma.

What Is a Urostomy?

Urostomy is surgery that provides a new way for the body to get rid of urine (waste fluid). It's done when the bladder is diseased or damaged. During the surgery, the surgeon brings part of the urinary tract or some of the digestive tract through the abdominal wall. Learn about the different ways a urostomy can be done.

Nasal Surgery: Septoplasty

You're scheduled to have a type of nasal surgery called septoplasty. Read on to learn about what to expect during and after this surgery.