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Cardiac rehabilitation focuses on healing your physical and emotional health following a heart attack or heart surgery. Through exercises and education, it can also improve the overall quality of life for people with a chronic heart condition like angina or coronary artery disease. With the support of dietitians, counselors and physical therapists, we can offer people a new beat on life. ...
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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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About 1 in 8 people in the United States age 12 or older have hearing loss in both ears. If you notice consistently muffled sounds or have a hard time filtering out background noise, you may be experiencing the first signs of hearing loss. ...
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There are more than 200 known ototoxic medications that can cause hearing loss or damage if not properly monitored. We proactively protect your hearing health with a series of tests that detect any hearing changes affected by these medications, known as ototoxicity monitoring. ...
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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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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. ...
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Implantable hearing devices like cochlear implants and bone conduction hearing aids can help adults and children alike happily explore a new world of sound they would otherwise struggle to hear. ...
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There's no worse feeling than when your child is sick or hurt. We know accidents happen, and our highly-trained pediatric emergency specialists are ready to care for your child 24/7 and 365 days a year (and 366 days on leap years). ...
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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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A colonoscopy is an exam where a doctor inserts a flexible scope into the large intestine to detect any warning signs — ulcers, colon polyps, tumors and areas of inflammation or bleeding — for colon cancer and other diseases. If you're over the age of 45 or have certain colon cancer risk factors, it's a smart idea to schedule regular colonoscopies. ...
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An endoscope is a flexible instrument with a light and camera on the end, and the namesake for a procedure known as an endoscopy. This minimally invasive tool is especially useful for detecting, diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions like colon cancer, diverticulosis and gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). ...
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Your genetic makeup plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. It influences your health from the moment you are born, and can also impact any health conditions you might experience as you grow older and your children. ...
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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 risk of developing certain genetic syndromes. These syndromes can cause chronic conditions, hereditary diseases, birth defects and developmental disorders. ...
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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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The food you eat should feel like a boost, not a burden. If you’re dealing with a food-related disease, our team of experts will work with you to address your unique symptoms, discover possible food triggers and develop a treatment plan that leaves you feeling happier and healthier. ...
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Turn to our Gastroenterology Nutrition Clinic if you're having a hard time absorbing nutrients from your food and drinks. We'll pinpoint the cause of your condition and treat it so that you walk out our doors feeling healthier and happier. ...
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), consisting of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, can take a serious toll on your gastrointestinal tract from the moment food enters your body to when it leaves. So when you’re ready to live a life free from chronic inflammation, we’ll be ready to serve you an extra helping of relief. ...
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Since the 1970s, we've been a trusted source of treatment for all kinds of liver diseases and conditions, like cirrhosis, liver failure and hepatitis. Our team of expert hepatologists (liver doctors) are here to ensure that one of your most important organs is working at its best, so you can live a fulfilling life. ...
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The small bowel, also known as the small intestine, is the organ that connects the stomach to the large intestine. It's responsible for a variety of functions, from absorbing nutrients to producing mood-regulating chemicals. When the small bowel isn't working as it should, it can cause a variety of problems. ...
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When planning to have a baby, it's crucial to prioritize your little one's health. We're here to provide counseling, so you can make wise choices and be fully prepared for what's to come. ...