Some infants develop a type of birthmark, either at birth or soon thereafter, called an infantile hemangioma. This is a growth formed by collections of extra blood vessels in the skin and is ...

What stands out about Yale's approach to Angelman syndrome? Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by severe developmental delay, intellectual disability, speech impairment, and ...

More than a million Americans consider themselves to be transgender, meaning their personal gender identity is different from their sex at birth. Among the many frustrations experienced by people ...

What makes Yale Medicine’s approach to treating alopecia areata unique? Alopecia simply means hair loss, and different forms of alopecia include male- and female-pattern baldness, chemotherapy-induced ...

What is unique about Yale Medicine's approach to lichen sclerosus? It’s unlikely you’ve heard of a skin condition called lichen sclerosus if you don’t have it or aren’t close to someone who does. That ...

Yale Medicine otolaryngologist Dr. Benjamin Judson discusses new treatments and surgical techniques that are boosting ...

Is there anything patients should avoid if they have a pacemaker? A cardiac pacemaker is a small device implanted in a person’s chest that provides an electrical pulse to the heart, as needed, to ...

Who is most likely to develop a bleeding disorder? What are common symptoms of a bleeding disorder? The human circulatory system, including bleeding and clotting, is far more complex than most people ...

Reoperative heart surgery, sometimes called “redo heart surgery,” is when an individual who has previously had heart surgery needs to undergo another heart operation to treat complications or problems ...

What are some factors to consider before seeking genetic testing? If you’ve ever wondered what your genes might tell you about your risk for certain diseases or cancer, you are not alone. Genetics and ...

When and how is pregnancy confirmed after IVF? What are the risks and potential complications of IVF? What are the outcomes for people who undergo IVF? In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure that ...

What is the outlook for people who have GERD? Chances are good that you’ve experienced symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux at some point in your life. Maybe you’ve had heartburn or experienced a sour ...