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BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk
Find out what to expect if you're considering a blood test to determine if you have an increased risk of breast cancer. Learn what your results might mean.
Urinalysis
This common lab test checks urine for signs of disease and for clues about overall health.
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Learn what to expect during this procedure, how a doctor performs it to remove uterine tissue and what to watch out for during recovery.
Cardiac ablation
Heat or cold energy applied to the heart can correct rapid or erratic heartbeats. Know when you might need this treatment and the risks.
SVT ablation
Discover how cold or heat energy is used to correct fast and erratic heartbeats, such as atrial tachycardia and AV node reentrant tachycardia.
Pediatric cervical spine surgery
This surgery can treat injuries and conditions that are present at birth and that affect the neck area of the spine.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Contraceptive implant
Learn about the benefits, risks and effectiveness of this type of long-acting, reversible birth control.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Minimally invasive heart surgery
Learn more about this surgery that uses small incisions in the chest as an option to open-heart surgery.
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