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Audiologists measure and evaluate a person's ability to hear sounds. They focus on treating people with hearing disorders.

A case manager is a patient advocate. They often don't provide direct patient care. But they may work either as part of the rehab team or for the patient's insurance company.

Detailed information on chronic venous insufficiency, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

If you have a family history of multiple cases of the same or related types of cancer, you may need genetic counseling. Read on to learn where to find these services and how they can help you.

Hypoglycemia is when the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is too low. Hypoglycemia can be a condition by itself. Or it can be a complication of diabetes or other disorder. Read on to learn more.

Hypopituitarism means that the pituitary gland is not working normally. The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. It’s the master endocrine gland in the body. The pituitary gland normally releases as many as 8 different hormones. These hormones control growth, metabolism, blood pressure, and other body processes. The effects of hypopituitarism may be slow over time. Or they may be sudden.

Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. Congenital hypothyroidism is when the disorder is present in a baby at birth. Read on to learn more.

Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones are thinner than normal. The condition is much more common in older adults, but it can also occur during childhood. Read on to learn more.

A national program exists to screen all newborns for certain disorders in the first few days of life.