Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation (rehab) programs help people with chronic lung problems breathe better and improve their overall health and strength. The programs are led by healthcare professionals who are trained to treat people with lung disease. With their help, you'll learn about your condition and gain skills to help you manage it.

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)

This test tells how much air moves in and out of your lungs when you exercise. During the test, you may be asked to walk on a treadmill or ride on a stationary bike. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test.

PSA Test

PSA, an ingredient of semen, is made by the prostate. Some PSA naturally leaks from the prostate into the bloodstream. The PSA test measures the amount of PSA in the blood. Read on for details about the test.

Bacterial Prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate, often causing swelling or pain. Learn more about this condition.

Laser Prostatectomy

This procedure is done to help ease symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Read on for details on the different types of this surgery, and what to expect.

Before Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

The day of your bypass or valve surgery, a patient educator or a nurse may talk with you and your loved ones. He or she can tell you what to expect. You'll most likely feel a little nervous before surgery.

Chemotherapy: Activity During Treatment

You may have questions about how chemotherapy could affect the things you take for granted in everyday life. Here are some answers to common questions, and some of the adjustments you may need to make.

Understanding IV Chemotherapy

You may have a short-term IV or a central venous catheter. Your healthcare provider will discuss which is best for your treatment.

Types of IV (Intravenous) Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is most often given by IV infusion (through a flexible tube placed in a vein). Depending on the type and number of medicines, the length of your IV treatment may range from hours to days.