Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a kind of abnormal heart rhythm or arrhythmia. AFib increases the risk for blood clots. These clots can then travel to the brain, causing a stroke. This is why AFib significantly increases the risk for stroke.

Anatomy of a Joint

Joints are the areas where 2 or more bones meet. Most joints are mobile, allowing the bones to move.

Rhinitis

Rhinitis is when a reaction occurs that causes a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and itching. Most types of rhinitis are caused by inflammation. Here's what you need to know.

Latex Allergy

Symptoms of a latex allergy include watery or itchy eyes, wheezing, hives, flushing or a skin rash, itching, and swelling.

Mammograms and Breast Health

Detailed information on mammograms, including the different types, how a mammogram is done, and recommended screening guidelines.

Breast Cancer: Lymphedema After Treatment

Whenever the normal drainage pattern in the lymph nodes is disturbed or damaged - often during surgery to remove the lymph nodes - the arm may swell. This swelling, caused by too much fluid, is called lymphedema.

Home Page - Breast Health

Detailed information on breast health, anatomy of the breast, breast development, breast cancer prevention, common breast conditions, and breast cancer in males and females