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Learn about a kidney biopsy, a procedure in which a health care professional takes small pieces of tissue from your kidney to look for signs of damage or disease.

Overview of Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder that can cause hypothyroidism.

Learn about imaging techniques used to diagnose and treat urinary tract diseases and conditions. Find out what happens before, during, and after the tests.

Oral complications of chemotherapy and head/neck radiation are common and should be considered before, during, and after treatment. Learn about preventing and managing mouth and throat problems like dryness, taste changes, pain, and infection in this expert-reviewed summary.

Oral complications of chemotherapy and head/neck radiation are common and should be considered and addressed before, during, and after treatment. Get detailed information about mucositis, salivary gland dysfunction, and taste changes, as well as psychosocial issues in this clinician summary.

Gastrointestinal complications (e.g., constipation, fecal impaction, bowel obstruction, diarrhea) can result from cancer or its treatment. Learn more about these and other gastrointestinal complications and ways to manage them in this expert-reviewed summary.

Gastrointestinal complications (e.g., constipation, bowel obstruction, diarrhea) can be tumor or treatment related and are common in cancer patients. Get detailed information about gastrointestinal complications and ways to manage them in this clinician summary.

People at High Risk of Developing Flu-Related Complications - CDC

Some people are at high risk for serious flu complications, including young children, older people, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions. Flu vaccination and the correct use of flu antiviral medicines are very important for those people.

Vaccination against flu is especially important for American Indians and Alaska Natives, who have been found to be at higher risk for complications from the flu. Protect yourself and your community by getting a flu vaccine.