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Learn the key differences between craniotomy and craniectomy, why each brain surgery is done, and what to expect during treatment and recovery.

An illness caused by infection with bacteria and spread mainly by contact with genitals or body fluids.

Inflammation of the heart muscle.

A heart rhythm disorder that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats.

An injury that happens when the ankle rolls, twists or turns in an odd way.

Learn about this type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that can attack many organs including the stomach, small intestine and the eyes. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.

An injury in which the upper arm bone pops out of the shoulder socket.

A viral infection spread mainly by mosquito bites.

Swelling and irritation of the thin, saclike tissue that surrounds the heart, called the pericardium.

A childhood infection causing an itchy rash with fluid-filled blisters that a vaccine can prevent.

A condition in which the entire sole of the foot touches the floor when standing.

A break in the upper arm bone, known as the humerus.

A condition involving stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. Also known as frozen shoulder.

Any of a group of infectious diseases that affect many of the body's organs and may lower the blood's ability to clot.

Any of a group of infectious diseases that affect many of the body's organs and may lower the blood's ability to clot.

A lack of the recommended blood levels of one or more essential vitamins.

An illness caused by infection with bacteria and commonly spread through contaminated food or water.

An unusual amount of fluid, ranging from clear to thick mucus, can run from the nose.

A serious illness caused by bacteria that mainly infect the lungs.

A condition that occurs when cancer cells spread from their original site to a bone.