Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD A urostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening in the ...

The past year has been one filled with tragedy, with several deaths in the family, and then in December Charlie found out he has stage three colorectal cancer. The couple was married in 2006. “I’m ...

Recent research suggests that a new approach could help even patients with advanced forms of fatty liver disease.

Botox is derived from botulinum toxin type A, a toxin that’s produced from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It just so happens to be the same bacterium that causes botulism, a rare condition that ...

If you get Botox from a licensed healthcare provider, the likelihood of experiencing any kind of complication is incredibly low. But how do you know if your injector is reputable? Here’s what ...

A woman said she wanted to raise awareness of the danger of constipation after complications of the condition claimed the ...

Dear D.D.: Both RA and MCTD are rheumatologic diseases that affect many systems of the body. MCTD is often considered an ...

If you have ulcerative colitis (UC), you’ll experience flares and remission periods. Your dietary recommendations will depend on whether you’re in a flare or in remission. Certain grains ...

Infiltration and extravasation are one of the most destructive complications to the neonate's fragile skin. This article reviews multiple aspects of infiltration and extravasation injury.

These guidelines aim to help clinicians manage patients who have had an intestinal resection that leaves a short length (about 2 m or less) of small bowel remaining. The preliminary guidelines were ...

Sleep apnea makes you stop breathing in your sleep. This can happen repeatedly throughout the night. When you stop breathing, your brain tries to wake you up so you’ll start again. Constant sleep ...

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