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Palliative care
Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill people of any age.
Allergy skin tests
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
Urinalysis
This common lab test checks urine for signs of disease and for clues about overall health.
Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery
This surgery removes the large intestine. It's often done to treat ulcerative colitis and other bowel conditions.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI)
Find out how neurosurgeons use intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) during brain surgery.
Ear tubes
Learn about the procedure for placing ear tubes used to treat middle ear problems.
Aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement
These types of heart valve surgeries are done to treat aortic valve disease, including aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation.
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
Learn what to expect with these tests, which are done to make sure your bone marrow is healthy.
Cochlear implants
This electronic device improves hearing in people who have severe hearing loss from inner ear damage.
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