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One risk of gastric bypass surgery is that the anastomosis, the new connection created in your intestines during the bypass surgery, will leak. Leaking of digestive juices and partially digested food through an anastomosis is one of the most serious complications after bypass surgery.

Efferent loop syndrome is one of two loop syndromes" that can happen after some types of gastric surgery. In a loop syndrome

Friedreich's ataxia is a rare, inherited, degenerative disease that damages the spinal cord, peripheral nerves and the cerebellum. It causes movement problems and loss of sensation due to nerve injury.

Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. Sleep deprivation means you're not getting enough sleep.

Progressive supranuclear palsy is a disorder in a small section of the brain that causes weakness of certain muscles.This is a rare disorder but may be mistaken for Parkinson's disease.

A brain injury or some other health problem can cause growing pressure inside your skull. This dangerous condition is called increased intracranial pressure (ICP). It can lead to a headache. It can also further injure your brain or spinal cord.

This test looks at electrically charged particles in your blood to help your doctor diagnose acid-base imbalances.

There is no cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at this time. But treatment can slow progression of the disease. And new treatments are in development. Here's what you should know.

Around the country, more and more college students are abusing stimulants to help them study. Here's how to spot the signs of medicine use and keep your student safe.