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A Transcyte dressing covers a second- or third-degree burn. Read on to learn how to care for this type of dressing.

Women may be surprised to learn heart disease is the biggest threat to their health--even more so than breast cancer. And the same factors that put women at risk of a heart attack also increase their chances of stroke and other health problems. If your heart's in trouble, your body may send you warning signs. It's up to you to notice these and talk to your healthcare provider about them.

Sarcoidosis is a disease that causes inflammation of the body tissues. This leads to small lumps called granulomas.

Fitness walking has something for almost everyone, even people who are already fit. Walking is one of the safest ways to condition your body aerobically. It can boost energy, help you lose weight, and reduce stress.

Your child has had a procedure called an ileostomy. This surgery affects part of the colon (large intestine) and part of the last section of the ileum (small intestine). Parts of your child's colon and ileum were cut. Parts may have been removed. A small hole called a stoma is made in the abdominal wall and skin. During surgery, the intestine is attached to the skin to allow stool and mucus to pass out of the body. The stool and mucus drain into a holding bag. Below are guidelines for home care after an ileostomy. The doctor and nursing staff may give you other directions for your child.

In a child with Hirschsprung's disease, nerves are missing in the anus and rectum and in part or all of the colon. The part of the colon without nerves can't relax. So, stool can't leave the body.

While a baby is still in the womb, its intestines (bowels) form. Intestinal malrotation happens when the bowels don't form in the right position. Bands of tissue can grow between the bowels and body wall and block part of the bowel.

A volvulus is when the intestine (bowel) twists in a way it's not supposed to. The twist can cut off blood flow to part of the intestine. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

This surgery removes part or all your leg. It is done because tissue in the leg is diseased and can't be healed. Or it may be needed to prevent the disease from spreading farther into your body. The goal of the surgery is to restore your ability to function. This is because removing the diseased part of your leg can improve your total health.