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An electromyogram (EMG) and nerve conduction survey (NCS) are a series of safe, minimally invasive tests that help us understand how your muscular and nervous systems work together. If you're living with a suspected neuromuscular condition, your doctor may order an EMG and NCS evaluation. ...
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Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) occurs when white blood cells called eosinophils create inflammation in the esophagus. If you have EoE, our team of experts will use innovative treatment techniques to get you feeling like yourself again. ...
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You may think that having a single seizure or even multiple seizures means you have epilepsy, but that's not always the case. To be diagnosed with epilepsy you must have two seizures at least 24 hours apart that can't be explained by another condition. ...
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Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the esophagus, which is a tube-like organ that sits between the mouth and the stomach. ...
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Adjusting to dialysis treatments can be complicated, which is why we make getting dialysis as convenient and comfortable as possible. Your treatment plan is designed with you in mind so you can continue doing what you enjoy. ...
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Your gastrointestinal (GI) system breaks down the nutrients in food and liquid and helps your body use those nutrients for energy, growth and healing. The system covers a lot of ground—from the mouth, throat and esophagus to the stomach, intestines, rectum and anus. ...
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Gastrointestinal cancer affects one or many organs in the digestive system, like the anus, colon, esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, rectum, small intestine and stomach. While gastrointestinal cancers won't often show symptoms until the cancer has advanced, we can get one step ahead of your health by screening for cancers before symptoms even surface. ...
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Genes are inherited sequences of DNA that can make you more likely to have certain health conditions, such as cancer. A genetic risk assessment gives you details about your genes, helping you and your doctor take steps to be proactive by either reducing your changes of developing cancer or enhancing cancer screening to identify cancers early. ...
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Food allergies are very unpredictable and can become more or less severe over time. They can range from minor inflammation to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis (a whole-body allergic reaction). ...
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When facial weakness and paralysis affect your ability to chew and smile or even impact your appearance, you can turn to our specialists to strengthen facial muscles. Facial nerve paralysis can be something you're born with or be linked to conditions like Bell's palsy, a brain tumor or stroke. ...
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Living with a foot or ankle condition — whether it’s because of arthritis, diabetes or a physical injury like a sprain — can have a major impact on your comfort and mobility. So when you need support for your foot or ankle ailment, you can trust that our care team will go the extra mile for you. ...
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It’s completely normal to need to catch your breath during exercise, but for people with exercise-induced asthma, recovering may not be as simple as taking a break. ...
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Everything about you, from the color of your eyes and even your personality, is in your genes. Your genetics play a role in your health, too. When genes change or mutate, they increase your chance of developing certain genetic syndromes. These syndromes can cause chronic conditions, hereditary diseases, birth differences and developmental disorders. ...
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A person who has experienced a heart attack, cardiogenic shock or advanced heart failure may require mechanical circulatory support to pump blood throughout their body when their weakened heart can't. That's where a ventricular assist device (VAD) comes in. It's a type of treatment that helps your vital organs receive the right amount of blood. ...
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Esophageal motility refers to the muscle movement of your esophagus — the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. Diseases like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and achalasia (trouble swallowing) affect your esophagus’ functionality and cause symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux. ...
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When cancer cells start growing out of control in the female reproductive system — cervix, ovaries, uterus, vulva and vagina — it's known as gynecologic cancer. Routine screenings like a pap test and HPV DNA tests are smart ways for women and people assigned females at birth (AFABs) to be in tune with their gynecologic health. ...
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Head and neck cancer is a group of diseases that affect the body parts above your shoulders, like the nose, lips, mouth, throat and thyroid. ...
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We provide specialized, compassionate care for people living with conditions affecting the hands, wrists, arms and elbows. We treat all types of hand and upper extremity issues, from acute conditions like injuries to congenital malformations (disorders present at birth). ...
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Valvular and structural heart diseases develop when at least 1 of the 4 heart valves don’t circulate blood as well as they should, leading to conditions like stenosis, prolapse and regurgitation. Whenever possible, we use the latest minimally invasive treatments to get your health back on track. ...
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Vascular diseases like peripheral artery disease and carotid artery disease can take a toll on how blood vessels circulate blood, nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Whether you need emergency or preventive care, we use the latest endovascular procedures to restore healthy blood flow. ...