Cystoscopy Procedure
Overview Cystoscopy is a medical test where doctors look inside the bladder and urethra. To do this, doctors use a special hollow tube called a cystoscope….
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Peritoneal Dialysis Procedure
By Janis · June 7, 2025
Overview Peritoneal dialysis helps clear waste and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do this job. This technique uses the body’s…
Read More →COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
By Janis · June 7, 2025
Overview Genetic-based tests, also known as molecular lab tests, check for the presence of genetic material from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The most common…
Read More →Lumbar Puncture
By Janis · June 7, 2025
Overview A lumbar puncture (LP), or spinal tap, is a procedure focused on the central nervous system. A healthcare provider places a needle into the lower…
Read More →Coronary Angioplasty and Stents
By Janis · June 7, 2025
Overview Coronary angioplasty opens blocked or narrowed arteries in the heart. During this process, a doctor guides a thin tube, known as a catheter, into the…
Read More →Spinal Fusion Procedure
By Janis · June 7, 2025
Overview Spinal fusion surgery connects two or more bones in the spine, called vertebrae. The goal is to stop these bones from moving against each other,…
Read More →Tubal Ligation Procedure
By Janis · June 7, 2025
Overview Tubal ligation is a surgery for birth control that is designed to be permanent. Surgeons close the fallopian tubes—often by cutting and tying them—to stop…
Read More →Basal Body Temperature Test
By Janis · June 7, 2025
Overview The basal body temperature (BBT) method is a natural way to track fertility. BBT refers to a person’s lowest resting temperature, usually measured immediately after…
Read More →Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Procedure
By Janis · June 7, 2025
Overview Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured and goal-focused form of psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy. In this approach, individuals work closely with trained…
Read More →Breast MRI Test and Procedure
By Janis · June 6, 2025
Overview Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a detailed imaging test that uses strong magnets, radio waves, and a computer to create clear pictures of the inside…
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