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A bullectomy is a type of surgery done to remove extra air sacs that form when you have bullous emphysema.

Fecal transplant is used for treat an infection in the large bowel (colon) caused by C. diff bacteria.

People with MCI have trouble with cognitive skills, such as remembering or thinking. These problems are worse than the normal mental changes that may occur as a person grows older.

If you have a loved one with a Traumatic Brain Injury, it is important to learn as much as you can about the condition so you can take an active role in caregiving.

Most TBI symptoms do and will improve with time. And even though some symptoms may last for years or even a lifetime, you can find ways to cope. Here's what you need to know.

One of the changes that can happen after a traumatic brain injury is depression. Read on to learn about symptoms and treatment.

When healthcare providers are trying to diagnose a nerve problem, they find it useful to think of what nerve or part of the spinal cord may be involved in the problem. If your leg doesn't work as it should, for instance, your healthcare provider may look at the nerve or nerves that send nerve information from your leg. On the other hand, the healthcare provider might decide your leg problem is linked to a certain part of your spinal cord. When that's the case, the area affected may involve a dermatome--a spinal nerve tied to that area of your leg.

Don’t keep medicines around your home that you no longer use. Instead get rid of them safely.

When you are facing cancer treatment, you may have questions about how cancer care may harm your ability to have children. Learn how you can take steps to protect your reproductive health.