Pressure injuries, also called bedsores or pressure sores, can develop when you are confined to a bed or chair.

Amniocentesis is a procedure used to take out a small sample of the amniotic fluid for testing.

An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test.

An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix when it is infected. This condition is called appendicitis. Appendectomy is a common emergency surgery.