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Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the esophagus, which is a tube-like organ that sits between the mouth and the stomach. ...
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Adjusting to dialysis treatments can be complicated, which is why we make getting dialysis as convenient and comfortable as possible. Your treatment plan is designed with you in mind so you can continue doing what you enjoy. ...
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Tufts Medicine is here to support children as they grow and if they face developmental, behavioral and emotional challenges. Our team of specialists all have one goal in mind: to provide you and your child with the tools and knowledge you both need to overcome any obstacles and flourish. ...
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Your gastrointestinal (GI) system breaks down the nutrients in food and liquid and helps your body use those nutrients for energy, growth and healing. The system covers a lot of ground—from the mouth, throat and esophagus to the stomach, intestines, rectum and anus. ...
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Turn to Tufts Medicine if gastrointestinal or liver disease is interfering with your ability to maintain your weight or absorb nutrients from your diet. We will identify the cause of your condition and treat both the disease and the associated nutritional complications, helping you lead a healthy life. ...
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Gastrointestinal cancer affects one or many organs in the digestive system, like the anus, colon, esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, rectum, small intestine and stomach. While gastrointestinal cancers won't often show symptoms until the cancer has advanced, we can get one step ahead of your health by screening for cancers before symptoms even surface. ...
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Genes are inherited sequences of DNA that can make you more likely to have certain health conditions, such as cancer. A genetic risk assessment gives you details about your genes, helping you and your doctor take steps to be proactive by either reducing your changes of developing cancer or enhancing cancer screening to identify cancers early. ...
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Whether you're seeking facial plastic surgery to enhance your appearance or to reconstruct features affected by a medical condition, our highly skilled specialists will help you see yourself in a new light. They combine a deep knowledge of the face's physical structure with an intimate understanding of how to enhance each person's natural beauty. ...
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By taking the lead on your body and family planning goals early, you can make the best possible choices for your reproductive health today and in the future. Whether you're looking to grow your family or live a child-free life, we offer a variety of family planning services to mirror your goals. ...
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Food allergies are very unpredictable and can become more or less severe over time. They can range from minor inflammation to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis (a whole-body allergic reaction). ...
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Symptoms and risk factors for heart diseases among women look different from men. That’s why the gender you were assigned at birth plays a role in detecting heart disease. Our experts care for women who are living with heart disease or are at risk for developing it by placing their goals and health history at the heart of each wellness plan. ...
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When facial weakness and paralysis affect your ability to chew and smile or even impact your appearance, you can turn to our specialists to strengthen facial muscles. Facial nerve paralysis can be something you're born with or be linked to conditions like Bell's palsy, a brain tumor or stroke. ...
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Living with a foot or ankle condition — whether it’s because of arthritis, diabetes or a physical injury like a sprain — can have a major impact on your comfort and mobility. So when you need support for your foot or ankle ailment, you can trust that our care team will go the extra mile for you. ...
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It’s completely normal to need to catch your breath during exercise, but for people with exercise-induced asthma, recovering may not be as simple as taking a break. ...
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Everything about you, from the color of your eyes and even your personality, is in your genes. Your genetics play a role in your health, too. When genes change or mutate, they increase your chance of developing certain genetic syndromes. These syndromes can cause chronic conditions, hereditary diseases, birth differences and developmental disorders. ...
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Gamma Knife surgery is a safe, painless way to perform brain, head and neck surgery without making any incisions. Instead, it uses hyper-focused radiation to destroy harmful cells while sparing healthy ones. We’re proud to be among the few health systems in greater Boston to offer this life-changing procedure. ...
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A person who has experienced a heart attack, cardiogenic shock or advanced heart failure may require mechanical circulatory support to pump blood throughout their body when their weakened heart can't. That's where a ventricular assist device (VAD) comes in. It's a type of treatment that helps your vital organs receive the right amount of blood. ...
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Esophageal motility refers to the muscle movement of your esophagus — the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. Diseases like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and achalasia (trouble swallowing) affect your esophagus’ functionality and cause symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux. ...
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When cancer cells start growing out of control in the female reproductive system — cervix, ovaries, uterus, vulva and vagina — it's known as gynecologic cancer. Routine screenings like a pap test and HPV DNA tests are smart ways for women and people assigned females at birth (AFABs) to be in tune with their gynecologic health. ...
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An endoscope is a flexible instrument with a light and camera on the end. It is the namesake for a procedure known as an endoscopy. This minimally invasive tool is especially useful for detecting, diagnosing, and treating gastrointestinal conditions like colon cancer, diverticulosis and gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). ...