Electrophysiology (EP) procedures are crucial in diagnosing and treating various heart rhythm disorders. They involve a doctor placing thin catheters into the heart to assess its electrical activity.

Despite advances in cancer treatment, pancreatic cancer still has a poor prognosis and has one of the lowest survival rates of any cancer. The Whipple procedure, also called a pancreaticoduodenectomy, ...

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure is a treatment method used to lower portal hypertension, or excessive pressure in your portal vein. This vein is responsible for ...

The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos created during in-vitro fertilization are legally protected like any other child sent panic through medical communities. Now, doctors are aiming to clear ...

Supraglottoplasty is a procedure usually performed on children to treat laryngomalacia — a condition that obstructs a person’s airway. It may also be performed on adults and is usually regarded as a ...

The Tenex Procedure is a nonsurgical procedure developed and trademarked by Tenex Health. It helps patients with chronic tendon pain - tendinosis or tendinitis. By using ultrasonic frequencies — or ...

Gingivectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing diseased gums and tissue. It can reduce the risk of further infection, pain, and bleeding. Gingivectomy can treat gingivitis, gum ...