Spasticity (muscle tightness) is common in children with cerebral palsy, and it can cause discomfort and difficulty during movement. Selective dorsal rhizotomy addresses spasticity by cutting select ...

The new study, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health and published June 18 in Cell Chemical Biology, showed ...

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Since 1925, Wilmer Eye Institute has led the way in diagnosis and management of complex medical and surgical eye disease. We provide solutions that transform medical outcomes in the field of ...

The Eustachian tube is an opening that connects the middle ear with the nasal-sinus cavity. This tube helps to: Balance pressure in the middle ear (commonly felt as your ears popping) Drain fluid from ...

A century of care Connecting Generations of Research and Innovative Treatment The Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is an international leader in otolaryngology and head ...

Counseling is a general term to describe talk therapy with a professional whose chief aim is to help the patient stop their drug use. It may also deal with practical patient needs for services to ...

What is preimplantation genetic testing? Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is a screening test that can be performed on embryos created via in vitro fertilization (IVF) prior to transfer into the ...

What are the treatment options for an ACL tear? The treatment options following an ACL tear are individualized for each patient depending on age, activity level, and the presence or absence of injury ...

Imagine a health plan provider that shares the same goals as its members and the medical teams who care for them. Standing with them and for them. Going beyond just covering costs to provide access to ...

Our musculoskeletal general pain specialists offer treatments for a wide range of general pain conditions in several convenient locations. Our multi-specialty team includes experts in physical and ...

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