In April 2013, then 68-year-old John Ryan checked in with his primary care physician after he suddenly began to cough up ...

When the weather heats up and children begin to sweat, they can easily get dehydrated if they do not replace their body ...

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 ...

Molecular Radiotherapy | Bob's Story Robert “Bob” Charnley’s carcinoid syndrome symptoms forced him to be homebound and despite multiple surgeries, give up his favorite activities. After multiple ...

The natural aging process can take a toll on every part of the body, including the skin. From forehead wrinkles to under-eye hollows, aging skin on the face is a common concern for many people. Kofi ...

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder in the United States, and anywhere from 1 in 10 to 1 in 13 people suffer from anxiety, with about 8% of children and teenagers experiencing ...

Sibley Memorial Hospital provides a wide range of healthcare services to the Washington, D.C., area communities. We offer medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric, oncology, orthopaedic, and a ...

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation with an implanted device can help some people manage obstructive sleep apnea without a continuous positive airwave pressure (CPAP) machine. Kevin Motz, M.D., a Johns ...

Top surgery is surgery that removes or augments breast tissue and reshapes the nipples and chest to create a more masculine or feminine appearance for transgender and nonbinary people. Transgender and ...

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 ...

The parotid glands are the two largest salivary glands in the body. Tumors and masses can grow in the parotid glands, and may require treatment. David Eisele, M.D., head and neck surgeon and Andelot ...

It began as a quest to find grant money to buy sleep sacks for families to use at home when their babies are discharged from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Sleep sacks are safer and more convenient ...