A rib fracture is a painful crack or actual break in a rib. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A brain injury is a disruption in the function of the brain when an outside force makes it rock back and forth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Concussion testing is done when a person experiences a minor head trauma, typically caused by blunt trauma to the head.
Hyperglycemia (also known as high blood sugar) is a condition in which a person's blood glucose level is higher than normal.
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.
A common bacterial infection of the skin that causes pain, redness, and swelling.
Palliative care is a type of care provided while a patient is treated for cancer. Learn about this treatment.
A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the previous three months.
Stroke, a blockage of blood flow to the brain, can cause symptoms ranging from barely noticeable to disabling to death. Fast treatment is vital.