Ask a G.I. Expert - Video Series

Hearing loss is classified into two main categories — sensorineural hearing loss, in which the nerve that transmits sound from the ear to the brain isn’t working effectively, and conductive hearing loss, caused by a physical blockage in the ear. A combination of the two is called mixed hearing loss.

Clinical trials are a valuable but often misunderstood part of healthcare. At the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute at GBMC, a multidisciplinary team uses clinical trials to bring progressive treatments and state-of-the-art care to cancer diagnoses.

Samantha Ober, MD, board-certified physician at GBMC Health Partners Primary Care — Hunt Valley, explains why getting your flu shot is so important, and dispels myths about the vaccine.

Bimal Rami, MD, director of Neurosurgery at GBMC, can discuss the potential causes of severe back pain and address the question of when a surgery consult is recommended

Diabetes is a common and scary diagnosis, but GBMC physician, Dr. Hira Shakeel, discussed some tips and support for people with diabetes.

Giving birth is a significant moment in a woman's life, and for roughly one-third of women in the U.S., the arrival of their child comes hand in hand with a major surgery. Cesarean delivery (C-section) can happen for various reasons, but the end result is the same: a 4-to-6-inch wound in the mother's lower abdomen.

Cancer can be a scary word that conjures up too many emotions. Brandon Constantino, Oncology Support Program Manager discusses how patients can prevent, prepare and cope with a cancer diagnosis.

The type of hip replacement a patient might need can vary — and what works for a friend or neighbor might not work for you.