Approximately 12% of babies are born before 37 weeks of gestation, and many of these premature infants, along with other newborns facing health issues, require specialized care in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, or NICU.
Researchers are investigating whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, could help reduce the risk of developing this painful joint condition after ACL reconstruction surgery.
The National Cancer Institute states the most common side effects that impact your weight during cancer treatment are loss of appetite, mouth sores, nausea and vomiting and fatigue.
Jock itch is a common fungal infection. Typically, jock itch occurs in areas like the groin or inner thighs, appearing as an itchy, scaly rash that can also become cracked or develop bumps.
Urinary incontinence is a common yet often overlooked condition that can affect individuals of all ages, particularly women. Below, we discuss the most common types of urinary incontinence, their causes and potential treatment options.
Although deep brain stimulation can’t cure movement disorders, it can help patients live a more normal, independent and symptom-free life. To learn more about deep brain stimulation for movement disorders, read more.
Understanding the complex relationship between pancreatitis and diabetes can help patients better manage their health conditions. Sarah Ferguson, BSN, RN, a transplant nurse coordinator, provides expert insight into how these conditions interact.
When it comes to brain health, terms like "stroke" and "aneurysm" can be confusing. Both are serious medical conditions affecting blood vessels in the brain. Neurologist Pierre Fayad, MD, helps break down the differences.
It’s estimated that hundreds of thousands of endoscopic ultrasound, or EUS, procedures are performed annually in the United States. Dr. Bhat explains what an EUS is and how it works.
