Under federal law, all patients entering any hospital have the right to choose and refuse medical treatment. Sometimes patients become unable to...
At Banner Health, physical therapy services focus on the evaluation, treatment and prevention of movement (or musculoskeletal) disorders. Physical...
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is a common thyroid disorder, but many people don’t know much about it. At Banner Health, we’re...
Thrombocytopenia is a condition that affects your blood. It can make you bruise easily or bleed more after an injury. At Banner Health, we provide...
An abnormal result discovered on breast imaging or finding an unexplained lump, mass or new changes in your breast can raise questions,...
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease (when the immune system becomes overactive) that causes red, itchy, scaly...
What is gout? Gout, sometimes called gouty arthritis, is a common type of inflammatory arthritis. With gout, uric acid crystals build up and form...
How Is Asthma Diagnosed? If your doctor suspects you have asthma, they will perform a physical exam. They will look at your ears, eyes, nose,...
Obesity in the U.S. is common and is a serious health issue. It increases the risk of many medical conditions, such as sleep apnea, heart disease...
Echocardiograms are used to assess the heart’s structures and functions. There are different types of echocardiography including echo,...