Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system.

Effects of Stroke

When an area of the brain is damaged, which typically occurs with a stroke, an impairment may result. An impairment is the loss of normal function of part of the body. Sometimes, an impairment may result in a disability, or inability to perform an activity in a normal way.

Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression. It happens during certain seasons of the year, most often fall or winter. Here's what you need to know.

Psychiatric Evaluation

A psychiatric evaluation will look at symptoms and when they happen, as well as what impact they have on family and work relationships.

Heart Attack

A heart attack happens when the blood supply is cut off from the heart muscle, usually because of a blood clot. Without blood and oxygen, the muscle cells are damaged and die.

Peritonitis

Peritonitis is a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the tissue that lines your belly or abdomen. This tissue is called the peritoneum.

Tests to Diagnose a Stroke

Learn about tests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke, including a CT scan, an MRI scan, and an EEG.

Cardiac Procedures

These procedures are often used in the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Acoustic Neuroma

Acoustic neuroma is a rare noncancer tumor. It affects hearing and balance when the tumor presses on the nerves in the inner ear.