The medical profession has become so specialized and advanced that you need quality information to keep up. Learn about the numerous medical specialties and the focus of each.
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Movies and TV shows depict emergency rooms as insanely intense places. But do you want to know what an emergency department in a hospital is really like? Learn all about what goes on in a real-life ER.
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The World Health Organization’s goals are not to be taken lightly: eradicating disease, promoting healthy living conditions and overseeing the general welfare of people all over the world. Learn about the WHO.
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See more »Allergists and immunologists are concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders related to immunity -- the body’s ability to resist disease or threatening substances. Learn about allergists and immunologists.
See more »Anesthesiologists are specialists in the use of drugs that stop pain. Though some medical procedures can be done with a local anesthetic, others require that the patient remain unconscious. Learn about anesthesiologists.
See more »Bariatricians have been making advances in treating a common problem: obesity. A relatively new medical field, bariatrics is popular because of the public’s keen interest in issues of weight loss. Learn about bariatricians.
See more »Cardiologists study and treat disorders of the heart and circulatory system, including such conditions as rheumatic heart disease in children and congestive heart failure in adults. Learn more about what cardiologists do.
See more »Cardiovascular surgeons perform many different types of surgery on the heart and blood vessels, including heart valve replacement and bypasses of blocked coronary arteries. Learn more about what cardiovascular surgeons do.
See more »Dentists treat diseases, disorders, and malformations of the teeth, mouth, and jaws. In addition to providing routine dental care, dentists may specialize in such areas as orthodontia and periodontia. Learn more about what dentists do.
See more »Dermatologists study disorders of the skin, ranging from acne to skin cancer. Dermatologists also have training in allergies, since many skin conditions have been recognized as allergic reactions. Learn more about what dermatologists do.
See more »Endocrinologists diagnose and treat disorders of the endocrine system, including diabetes and growth abnormalities. The endocrine system secretes hormones that send messages throughout the body to direct bodily functions. Learn more about endocrinologists.
See more »Epidemiologists study the outbreak, frequency, distribution, and control of communicable diseases. In addition, epidemiologists deal with the conditions under which certain diseases flourish. Find out more about what epidemiologists do.
See more »Hematologists study diseases and disorders of the blood and the blood-forming tissues. They are experts on cancer of the blood (leukemia) and on blood-clotting problems, such as hemophilia. Learn about what hematologists do.
See more »Most people never think about choosing a doctor until they need one in a hurry. If you're injured or suddenly become ill, finding a good doctor is a necessity. Learn how to make this decision.
See more »In addition to your family doctor, a medical specialist will make crucial decisions affecting your health. But sometimes it's difficult to determine the type of specialist you need. Learn important guidelines for choosing a specialist.
See more »Internists deal with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of adults. Like the family practitioner, the internist is trained to handle a wide range of illnesses. Find out about what internists do.
See more »Nephrologists specialize in treating kidney disorders. Patients are usually referred to nephrologists when kidney problems are diagnosed as needing specialized care. Nephrologists may make use of medications or dialysis to treat their patients.
See more »Neurologists study the field of medical science that is concerned with the nervous system -- the brain, the spinal cord, and the complex network of nerves. Learn about what neurologists do.
See more »Gynecologists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of disorders of the female reproductive system. Obstetricians deal specifically with pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions. Learn about what gynecologists and obstetricians do.
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