IgG4-RD or immunoglobulin G4-related disease can affect almost any organ in the body. It’s manifestation is most often seen in the pancreas – autoimmune pancreatitis…

written by J. Morris RN, MSN, CWOCN Cleanliness and Odor Control One of the biggest concerns for new Ostomates is the fear of odor from…

  We had a lot of good discussion after Dr. Shandera's recent post on the difference between MCI and dementia.  So, we thought it would be…

We get a lot of questions about banking umbilical cord blood (UCB).  Below, we answer some frequently asked questions on the different options that are…

During April, National Donate Life Month, Mayo Clinic wants to help with the organ shortage by setting a goal to sign up 1,200 new organ…

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Each April, National Donate Life Month is celebrated to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. More than 110,000 men, women and children await…

Perianal fistulas are a common, disabling complication of Crohn’s disease. Symptoms include severe pain, fecal incontinence, drainage of pus, and reduced quality of life. Despite significant advances…

Sometimes, patients with congenital heart defects don't realize they have one most of their lives. Sometimes they are discovered when checking for other conditions. For…

"Patients are their own best advocates," says Gita Thanarajasingam, M.D.. "They know what is, or isn't, tolerable for them and we are harnessing technology to…

Pictured: Dr. Harold Burkhart and team perform surgery on a pediatric patient with HLHS at The Children's Hospital at OU Medicine.   OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma…

  Good news! Cleaning out that closet, straightening up the house, and sweeping out the garage are forms of exercise. Incidental activity bouts of less…