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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare, complex condition that causes high blood pressure in the arteries located in the lungs. The condition requires expert, long-term management to minimize its impact on a patient’s health and overall quality of life. At the Pulmonary

Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program Talk with your provider It’s always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you currently have, or have had, any of the following: Diabetes Chest pain or pain in

Breast Infections and Inflammations What is lactational mastitis? The most common type of breast infection is lactational mastitis. This happens when a person is breastfeeding. The nipples become cracked and sore. This allows bacteria from the baby's mouth to enter the ducts and

Anatomy of the Prostate Gland Facts about the prostate gland The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. It's located just below the bladder, and it surrounds the urethra. This is a tube that carries urine and semen out of the body. The prostate is partly muscular and

Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area Endometrium. The lining of the uterus. Uterus. Also called the womb, the uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a person's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum. Ovaries. Two female reproductive organs located in the pelvis