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An arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat. In an arrhythmia, abnormal electrical signals through the heart muscle may cause the heart to beat too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or irregularly. ...

Spastic hemiplegia is form of cerebral palsy with spasticity affecting one half, or side, of the body, such as a right arm and a right leg. ...

Brain and spinal cord tumors are abnormal growths of tissue found inside the skull or the bony spinal column, which are the primary components of the central nervous system. ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spread from person to person through intimate contact. STDs can affect men and women of all ages and backgrounds who are sexually active. Explore these websites to find up-to-date and accurate information about STDs. The Lowdown on How to Prevent ...

During normal vision, light passes through the cornea, the clear covering of the eye, and then through the pupil, which is actually a hole in the colored part of the eye, or the iris. Light then passes through the lens, which focuses the image on ...

Hypermobility syndrome refers to joints that move beyond the normal range with little effort. Joints most commonly affected are the fingers, wrists, elbows and knees. ...

Having food allergies can cause social and emotional responses that could include: Increased stress Fear Anxiety Anger/frustration Sadness/depression Guilt Denial Embarrassment Sibling rivalry Teasing/harassment * Bullying * *Teasing, harassment, and ...

Scott Luhmann, MD, has expertise in a variety of procedures to treat scoliosis including vertebral body stapling, tethering and resection. ...

In search of the best way to protect the brain development of children with congenital heart disease Neonatologist Cynthia Ortinau, MD, has seen the pain expectant parents go through in learning their baby has a serious heart defect. It’s a difficult conversation that gets even ...

Expands treatment options for children with brain tumors By Kristina Sauerwein/Washington University School of Medicine In less than a year, Madeline Thompson, 8, learned she had a brain tumor, underwent two surgeries and endured extensive chemotherapy. “There was a point when it didn’t look good ...