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Breast augmentation
Find out about surgery to increase breast size, as well as the risks, benefits, possible complications and follow-up care.
C-section
Learn the reasons this surgical procedure to deliver a baby is done, the risks and tips for recovery.
Laminectomy
Removing the rear part of a vertebra (lamina) creates extra space in the spinal canal and can relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
Rh factor blood test
What's an Rh factor blood test? Understand this important test that's done during pregnancy.
Parkinson's test (a-Synuclein seed amplification assay)
Learn how this test may affect how Parkinson's disease is diagnosed in the future.
Proton therapy
Learn about this newer form of radiation therapy, used to treat cancer and noncancerous tumors, and how it's different from X-ray radiation.
Mohs surgery
Find out what to expect during this skin cancer surgery that involves removing thin layers of skin until only cancer-free tissue remains.
Knee replacement
Knee replacement surgery can relieve pain and restore function to a knee joint that's severely damaged, usually by arthritis.
Hormonal IUD (Mirena)
This birth control device gives long-acting protection that can be reversed.
Allergy skin tests
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
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