Absence seizures are a type of epilepsy that most often occur in children. Read on for details about this condition.
Detailed information on different methods for acne scar removal. These include dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser resurfacing, punch grafts, and autologous fat transfer.
Your healthcare provider may advise a stem cell transplant for acute lymphocytic leukemia. Read on to learn the details of this procedure.
A helpful look at the symptoms of acute lymphocytic leukemia.
During and after treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), you’ll have tests. These tests are to check your blood and bone marrow for leukemia cells. This helps see how well treatment is working.
Stem cells are immature cells that live in your bone marrow. They're the starter cells for all types of blood cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that contains cancer.
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It's one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat cancer. Learn about the stages of adrenal cancer.
Surgery to remove the adrenal gland is the main treatment for adrenal cancer. It offers the best chance for cure.
The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.
Made up of bundles of nerves, the spinal cord carries signals from your body to your brain, and vice versa.
The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper belly (abdomen). Read on to learn more about the stomach.
An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries. It occurs when your foot turns in on itself, stretching and weakening the ligaments that bridge the ankle and foot bones. This video explains the possible causes, recommended treatment, and what you can do to prevent a sprain.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. Read on to learn details about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the ligaments and joints of the spine, especially the lower back. As the disease progresses, it can lead to a stooped posture. In this video, you'll find out how this condition develops and the treatments available.
Arthritis in the lower back and pelvic area can cause pain and loss of motion. See how this arthritis develops, who's at risk, and what treatments can help.
Detailed information on benign skin growths. These include dermatofibromas, dermoid cysts, freckles, keloids, keratoacanthomas, lipomas, and moles.
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer and where it is.
In some cases of bile duct cancer, the cancer may block the bile duct. The healthcare provider may put in a stent or a catheter to help clear the duct.
Surgery is often the first choice to treat bile duct cancer. The goal is to remove all of the cancer.
A person with bile duct cancer may have just 1 or several symptoms. It depends on where the cancer is growing. Read on to learn more.