Contact the Center for Childhood Liver Disease 617-355-5837 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is primary sclerosing cholangitis? Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic condition in which the liver’s bile ducts become inflamed …

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Contact the Pilonidal Care Program 617-919-6279 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is pilonidal disease? Pilonidal disease is a chronic infection of the skin in the area between the buttocks. Pilonidal (pronounced pie-luh-NIE-dul ) …

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Find a Doctor Recircumcision It is widely recognized by pediatric urologists that male circumcision reduces the risk of urinary tract infections, penile cancer, and transmission of some sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Although the majority …