Local Health News and Alerts

A medical specialty that focuses on the use of radiation to treat cancer and other medical conditions.

An abscess that forms in the tonsils, potentially causing severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and other complications.

A medication used to treat malaria, as well as other conditions such as leg cramps and nocturnal leg cramps, potentially causing side effects such as headache, dizziness, and vision disturbances.

The part of an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents ventricular depolarization, or the electrical activity of the heart as it contracts.

A bacterial infection caused by Coxiella burnetii, often transmitted from animals to humans, which can cause flu-like symptoms and potentially lead to complications affecting various organs or systems.

The branch of medicine that deals with the respiratory system and its disorders.

A diagnostic test that measures lung function by evaluating how much air a patient can inhale and exhale, and how well oxygen is delivered to the body.

A blockage of the pulmonary artery or its branches, usually caused by a blood clot that has traveled from another part of the body.

Relating to the lungs.

A form of treatment for mental health disorders that involves talking with a trained therapist to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop coping skills and strategies.

A serious mental health condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality, often accompanied by delusions and hallucinations.

The predicted outcome of a disease or condition.

A live microorganism that can have a beneficial effect on the body, such as promoting digestive health or boosting the immune system.

Excessive urination.

A hormonal disorder in women characterized by multiple cysts on the ovaries, along with symptoms such as irregular periods, infertility, and excessive hair growth.

The presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity, which can cause the lung to collapse and potentially lead to respiratory failure or other complications.

Inflammation of the lung tissue, often caused by exposure to irritants such as chemicals, radiation, or allergens.

Inflammation of the lung tissue, usually caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, which can cause coughing, fever, and other respiratory symptoms.