American Lung Association

Endobronchial Valve (EBV) Treatment

What Is Endobronchial Valve (EBV) Treatment? If you have been diagnosed with advanced emphysema, also called COPD, EBV treatment might be an option for you. People living with emphysema may experience ...
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

What is minimally invasive spine surgery? Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a type of surgery on the bones of your spine (backbone). This type of surgery uses smaller incisions than standard ...
Journal of Medical Internet Research

The Development, Deployment, and Evaluation of the CLEFT-Q Computerized Adaptive Test: A Multimethods Approach Contributing to Personalized, Person-Centered Health Assessments ...

Results: The length of all 8 CLEFT-Q scales in the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) Standard Set combined was reduced from 76 to 59 items, and at this length, CAT ...
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Prostatectomy: What to Expect During Surgery and Recovery

If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer , your doctor will consider many factors before recommending the best treatment. For many men, that may mean a prostatectomy. In this surgery, doctors ...