Adult CF: Understanding Cystic Fibrosis
Learn about cystic fibrosis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Learn about cystic fibrosis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Pouchitis is a health problem you can get after having J-pouch surgery. It’s when a pouch made during the surgery becomes red and swollen.
Many germs that cause a GI infection can be spread through touch. Here's how to prevent their spread.
Wound botulism is a rare illness caused by bacteria. The bacteria can get into your body through a cut or other wound.
Because injury to your head also causes injury to your neck, headaches with neck pain are the most common types of pain after a traumatic brain injury. Learn how to manage your headaches.
There are 2 types of angina, stable and unstable. Stable angina occurs at certain times and can often be managed. Unstable angina occurs at uncertain times. It may not get better with the usual forms of treatment for angina. It is a warning that a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction) is possible in the near future.
A contrast echocardiogram helps your health care provider see how your heart is working. It uses ultrasound and a contrast fluid to help highlight the structures in the heart.
You're likely feeling anxious as your child's birth approaches. This is normal. To give yourself some peace of mind, pack a bag ahead of time. Here's a list of things to remember.
Thrombocytopenia occurs when there are fewer platelets in the blood than normal. Platelets help stop or control bleeding when you have a cut or wound. If you have thrombocytopenia, you may be at higher risk for bruising and bleeding.
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. Their main job is to help the body fight bacterial and fungal infections. Neutropenia occurs when there are fewer neutrophils in the blood than normal. It can range from mild to severe.