A failed surgery on my ribs has left me unable to eat solid food for years’ - ‘Every day is a struggle, both physically and emotionally. I just want a chance to live with some sense of normality again ...

A recent study linking human pegivirus to Parkinson’s is leading scientists to examine the connection between other viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases.

A pulmonary embolism is usually caused by a blood clot in one of the body's deep veins. But it may be caused by other foreign substances. Learn more.

Teenager Ryan Dolan is receiving a life-changing treatment for his chest condition – and his family say it has made the world of difference. He was 12 when he was diagnosed with pectus excavatum ...

A panelist discusses how immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is characterized by isolated low platelet counts due to autoimmune destruction, with classification based on duration (acute, extended, or ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) represents a complex disease with multifaceted pathophysiology involving over 20 identified genetic mutations that can contribute to disease development.

With increasing awareness of pectus excavatum among patients and healthcare providers, the demand for surgical correction and thus unfortunately also complex revision surgeries has surged (1).

UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg evaluates and treats children and young adults with pectus excavatum, a relatively common condition, affecting approximately 1 in 400 individuals. Led by Dr. Shawn ...

Carson Sudbeck was born with pectus excavatum, a sunken breastbone that leads to a concave chest. He'd made peace with his uniqueness until he learned there was a corrective surgery that could fix it.