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Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
Find out how very cold temperatures are used to freeze tissue and treat prostate cancer. Learn about the side effects and potential benefits of cryotherapy.
Coronary angioplasty and stents
Coronary angioplasty and stents can open clogged blood vessels that deliver blood to heart muscles.
Sed rate (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
Sed rate is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body. It's often used to help diagnose conditions affecting your joints or muscles.
Cardiac resynchronization therapy
This heart failure treatment uses a pacemaker or a pacemaker with a defibrillator. Know when the treatment is needed.
Cochlear implants
This electronic device improves hearing in people who have severe hearing loss from inner ear damage.
Laser resurfacing
Explore your options and learn what to expect from this treatment to improve the appearance of your facial skin.
ANA test
An antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is one test used to help determine if you have an autoimmune disease such as lupus.
Bone density test
If your doctor suspects you have osteoporosis, a bone density test can assess your bone strength. Learn about the risks and results of this procedure.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Withdrawal method (coitus interruptus)
The withdrawal method — pulling the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation — isn't the most effective birth control. Learn about the pros and cons.
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