Virtual Colonoscopy Test and Procedure
Overview Virtual colonoscopy (also called CT colonography) is a modern method in gastroenterology for checking the large intestine using advanced imaging. Instead of a scope, a…
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COVID-19 Antibody Testing
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview COVID-19 antibody tests, often called serology tests, use a blood sample to look for antibodies made by the immune system after exposure to the SARS-CoV-2…
Read More →Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) uses advanced machines to shape radiation beams and target tumors with high accuracy. This method adjusts the strength of each beam…
Read More →Hand Transplant Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Hand transplants offer a surgical solution for individuals who have lost one or both hands. Surgeons transfer either a single hand or both hands (known…
Read More →Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump that doctors implant in people with heart failure to help the heart pump blood more…
Read More →Craniotomy Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview A craniotomy is a type of brain surgery where a surgeon carefully removes a part of the skull bone to access the brain. This procedure…
Read More →Pulmonary Vein Isolation Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Pulmonary vein isolation is often a treatment for atrial fibrillation, a common type of irregular heart rhythm. This procedure is a form of cardiac ablation,…
Read More →Testicular Exam
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview A testicular exam checks the appearance and feel of the testicles. People usually perform self-exams while standing, often in front of a mirror. Regular testicular…
Read More →Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Minimally invasive heart surgery uses small incisions between the ribs to reach the heart, rather than cutting through the breastbone. This approach reduces trauma to…
Read More →Electrophysiology Study
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview An electrophysiology study (EP study) is a medical procedure that examines how electrical signals move through the heart. These tests help doctors find out why…
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