Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious problem that can happen in people with diabetes. DKA should be treated as a medical emergency. This is because it can lead to coma or death. If you have the symptoms of DKA, get medical help right away.

Understanding Varicocele Embolization

Varicocele embolization is a procedure to treat an enlarged vein in the scrotum. Varicoceles often form during puberty. Learn about how the procedure is done.

Understanding Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are abnormal, soft growths in the nose or sinuses. They are fairly common, especially as you get older.

Understanding Meniscal Transplant Surgery

Meniscal transplant surgery is a surgery to replace a small piece of missing or damaged cartilage in the knee. The meniscus is replaced with one from a cadaver donor.

Understanding a Meckel Scan (Child)

A Meckel's scan is an imaging test used to detect a Meckel's diverticulum. This is a small, abnormal pocket in the wall of a child's large intestine.

Understanding Lisfranc Joint Injury

A Lisfranc joint injury is a kind of injury to the bones or ligaments in the arch of your foot. The injury gets its name from a French surgeon.

Understanding Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a condition in which the lungs' airways (the bronchi and bronchioles) become wider than normal. Over time, the walls of the airways become thick and scarred. Mucus then builds up in the airways, raising the risk for lung infections. Here's what you should know about this condition.