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Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are a type of bacteria. They can cause infections. These infections can be hard to treat.

Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, or CPVT, is a rare genetic condition. It causes an irregular heart rhythm that can be life-threatening. It often shows up in childhood. Often the first sign is fainting or near fainting during exercise or strong emotion. Read on to learn more.

A corneal ulcer is an open sore on your cornea. It's often caused by an infection.

Ependymoma is a rare type of tumor of the brain or spinal cord. It can happen in both children and adults. In children, these tumors tend to be in the brain. In adults, they are often in the spinal cord.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common brain tumor in adults. Treatment is aggressive and involves surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

In parotid duct obstruction, part of your parotid duct becomes blocked. As a result, saliva can't flow normally from your parotid gland into your mouth.

Rheumatoid vasculitis is a condition that causes blood vessels to be inflamed. It happens in some people who have had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for a long time.

A seborrheic keratosis is a growth on the skin. The growth is not cancer (benign). Its color can range from white, tan, brown, or black. Seborrheic keratoses often appear on a person’s chest, arms, back, or other areas. They’re very common in people older than age 50, but younger adults can get them as well.

Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a slow-growing type of brain tumor. These tumors are often benign or noncancerous. This means that the growth doesn't spread to other parts of the body.