Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is a type of pain management that allows you to decide when you will get a dose of pain medicine. You don't need to wait for a nurse, and you can get smaller doses of pain medicine more often.

When used to treat injuries at home, cryotherapy refers to cold therapy with ice or gel packs that are usually kept in the freezer until needed. These remain one of the simplest, time-tested remedies for managing pain and swelling.

The biggest problem with palliative care is that many people are referred for care too late. By starting this type of care early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.

A brain tumor starts when cells in the brain change and grow out of control. As they continue to grow, they form a mass of cells that becomes a tumor. Learn about the types of brain tumors and symptoms.

An olfactory neuroblastoma often happens on the roof of the nasal cavity. It involves the cribriform plate, which is a bone between the eyes and located deep in the skull.

Rathke cleft cysts are noncancerous fluid-filled growths that develop between the parts of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain while a baby is growing in the uterus. This cyst develops from a piece of the fetus' developing Rathke pouch, which ultimately becomes part of the pituitary gland.

Back pain is common in pregnancy because of your changing body. Here are ideas on what you can do to cope.

A pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor is a type of cancer that forms tumors in the pancreas.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for ampullary cancer.

How did the COVID-19 vaccines happen so quickly? It turns out that a global pandemic can rally resources very quickly in many countries. This made a lot happen in less time.