Author: Aria Vance

What is precancerous? The word generally refers to abnormal changes in cells that are not cancer but may have the potential to develop into cancer over time. These changes can…

ECMO stands for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The word “extracorporeal” means outside the body, while “membrane oxygenation” refers to adding oxygen to the blood through a specialized machine. ECMO is an…

An esophagram is an X-ray test. You swallow a contrast liquid, usually barium, and the images show the shape of your esophagus and how well it moves food toward the…

Persistent fatigue, frequent infections, or unexplained bruising may seem like symptoms of common health problems, but they can sometimes be signs of a rare and serious blood disorder called aplastic…

What if changes that seem like ordinary memory problems or coordination issues were actually early signs of a rare and rapidly progressing brain disorder? Prion diseases are uncommon, but they…

Disembark syndrome, also called Mal de Débarquement syndrome (MdDS), is a condition that can make you feel as though you are still moving even after travel or passive motion has…

For people living with advanced liver disease, a liver transplant can be much more than a surgical procedure. When other treatments are no longer effective, transplantation may provide an opportunity…

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition in which amyloid protein collects in the walls of small and medium-sized blood vessels in the brain. Over time, these deposits make the…