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The spine features cushioning discs that sit between vertebrae and act as shock absorbers. Each disc features a tough, rubbery exterior and a soft, gel-like core. Whether by sudden injury or years of wear, a tear can form on the exterior of a disc and cause its core to push into the spinal canal. This problem is referred to as a herniated disc.

Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Read on to learn more about this condition.  

Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence is a rare and serious complication that can occur in monochorionic twin pregnancies.

Sudden cardiac arrest causes the heart to suddenly stop beating.

A pelvic organ prolapse is a hernia of the pelvic region of the female reproductive system. 

Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) occurs when there is a blockage in a developing baby’s urinary tract.

Neurogenic bowel is the loss of normal bowel function due to a neurological condition.