End-of-life care
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Allergy shots
Allergy shots offer long-term relief from allergy symptoms. The treatments take 3 to 5 years to complete.
Barium enema
Find out how to prepare and what to expect if your doctor has recommended a barium enema.
Discogram
This imaging test helps determine if an irregular disk in your spine is causing your back pain.
Gene therapy
In this procedure, specialists aim to fix or replace a faulty gene to try to cure a disease or make the body better able to fight a disease.
Glucose tolerance test
These simple blood tests are performed to screen for diabetes. Your healthcare professional may suggest one or more of these tests depending on your risk factors.
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) uses radiation beams to treat tumors in all parts of the body. Learn what to expect before, during and after this incision-free procedure.
Vagus nerve stimulation
Learn more about this procedure that may be used to treat epilepsy and other neurological conditions when other treatments haven't worked.
Liposuction
Learn about this surgery that removes fat and shapes areas of the body. Understand the risks, what to expect and how to prepare.
Colectomy
If you're having colon surgery, learn what to expect, the risks and how to prepare.
Skin biopsy
Learn when this test is helpful in diagnosing or treating skin conditions and what to expect during the procedure.
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