A type of cancer that begins in glandular cells that line the small intestine.
A tracheostomy is a procedure that makes an opening in the neck in order to place a tube into the windpipe. Learn about this procedure.
For people having a hernia repair, anesthesiologists work alongside surgeons to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the procedure.
Many people who are anticipating major surgery worry about receiving general anesthesia. While it is considered very safe, learning more about it can put your mind at ease.
A hemorrhagic stroke is a neurological emergency that occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and bleeds either inside or on the surface of the brain.
Frostbite is a condition in which the skin—and sometimes the tissues underneath the skin—freezes. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A hernia is a condition in which part of an organ protrudes through the wall of the cavity that contains it; surgery is often the only remedy.
Stroke, a blockage of blood flow to the brain, can cause symptoms ranging from barely noticeable to disabling to death. Fast treatment is vital.
Abnormal DNA changes can cause cancer to develop on the inner wall of the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A tear resulting from acute injury to or degeneration of meniscus.