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Substance abuse can lead to a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). And having a TBI can lead to substance abuse, even if you haven't had a problem with substance abuse in the past. Here's what you need to know.

When blood supply is cut off from the brain, cells start to die from lack of oxygen. Within minutes, skills such as reasoning, speech, and movement of the arm, leg, or face may be affected. The type of skills and the amount of loss depend on which part of the brain was affected, and how much tissue was damaged.

Targeted therapy uses medicines that are aimed at the cancer cell specifically. Because of this, targeted therapy may cause fewer side effects. There are many kinds of targeted therapy medicines. They work differently on different types of cancers.

Wound dehiscence is when a surgical incision that has been stitched or stapled closed comes open again. This most often occurs with surgery done on the belly (abdomen).

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a type of abnormally fast heartbeat. The heart normally beats 60 to 100 beats per minute. With SVT, the heart beats more than 100 times a minute. It may beat as fast as 250 times a minute.

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a type of abnormally fast heartbeat. The heart normally beats 60 to 100 beats per minute. With SVT, the heart beats more than 100 times a minute. It may beat as fast as 250 times a minute.

Kids begin making their own food decisions as they grow older. You can't always have the final say. That's why you need to help your teen develop healthy eating habits. Start by following these suggestions.

If you have a heart rhythm problem that causes the heart to beat faster than normal, it is known as tachycardia. There are many types of tachycardia.

A pacemaker helps your heart beat normally by taking over the electrical signals in your heart. Learn about the types of temporary cardiac pacing, how they are done, and the risks involved.