A pleurectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the pleura, a membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity. The procedure treats empyema — an infection of the pleural cavity — and ...

How can parents understand the best ways to protect their child’s teeth at every stage of growth? A HelloNation article ...

Paracentesis is a medical procedure that doctors perform to drain fluid from a person’s abdominal cavity. It is sometimes called an abdominal tap. Doctors refer to this buildup of fluid as ascites, ...

Oral cavity cancer refers to any type of cancer that develops in your mouth, including your lips, tongue, cheeks, or gums. A common symptom is a mouth ulcer that doesn’t heal. About 53,000 people in ...