Intravenous Pyelogram Test
Overview An intravenous pyelogram, also called IVP or intravenous urography, is a type of imaging test that uses X-rays to examine the urinary system. This test…
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Ear Reconstruction Procedure
By Janis · June 11, 2025
Overview Ear reconstruction is a type of plastic surgery that focuses on repairing or rebuilding the outer ear, also known as the auricle or pinna. Surgeons…
Read More →Elbow Replacement Surgery
By Janis · June 11, 2025
Overview Elbow joint replacement, also known as total elbow arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where surgeons replace damaged parts of the elbow with artificial implants made…
Read More →Living-Donor Kidney Transplant Procedure
By Janis · June 11, 2025
Overview A living-donor kidney transplant means a healthy person donates a kidney to someone with kidney failure. Both the donor and recipient can lead healthy lives…
Read More →CYP450 Test
By Janis · June 11, 2025
Overview Cytochrome P450 testing is a type of pharmacogenetic test that checks for gene changes impacting how a person’s body breaks down medicine. These tests identify…
Read More →Oral Cancer Screening Test
By Janis · June 11, 2025
Overview Dentists or doctors check for signs of mouth cancer or unusual cell changes during oral cancer screenings. These checks often happen during regular dental visits….
Read More →Blood Typing Test
By Janis · June 11, 2025
Overview The universal blood donor type is O negative, meaning people with this blood type can give blood to anyone, regardless of the recipient’s blood type….
Read More →J-Pouch Surgery Procedure
By Janis · June 11, 2025
Overview J-pouch surgery, also known as pouch surgery or the J-pouch procedure, removes the large intestine and creates an internal pouch from the small intestine. The…
Read More →Withdrawal Method
By Janis · June 11, 2025
Overview The withdrawal method, also known as pulling out or coitus interruptus, is a form of birth control that reduces the risk of pregnancy by removing…
Read More →Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch Procedure
By Janis · June 10, 2025
Overview Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS), often called duodenal switch or biliopancreatic diversion, is a type of bariatric surgery. Surgeons consider it more complex than…
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