Anesthesia failure that allows a patient to wake up during surgery, paralyzed and unable to cry for help, occurs 100 times a day in the United States. Video

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, autism is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as autism spectrum disorders. Video

Medical errors are one of the Nation's leading causes of death and injury. Video

Wrong site surgery is the term used to describe a surgical procedure that is performed in error. Video

Despite all efforts, heart disease continues to be the number one cause of death in the United States. Video

Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, is defined as the removal of fat deposits beneath the skin using a tube-like instrument, called a cannula, attached to a powerful vacuum called an aspirator. Video

While it can be a nerve-wracking experience, testing for breast cancer is a vital part of women’s health. Video

With the ability to regenerate themselves and act as a repair system, stem cells are being used in a variety of ways to fight disease and even grow new organs and tissue. Video

In our joints where our bones meet is a substance called cartilage. Video

According to the Spinal Cord Injury Information Network, there are about 11,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries each year in the United States. Video

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), foot drop is a condition that makes raising the ankle and toes difficult because of muscle weakness or paralysis. Video

Insomnia and sleeplessness are problems that affect most adults at some point in their lives. Video

Each year, surgeons perform about 99,000 heart valve operations.

More than 10 million Americans will tell you chronic back pain hurts all over. Video

According to WebMD, a dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is cemented over an entire tooth.

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