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Acupuncture
Practitioners use this integrative medicine technique to treat common problems such as back pain, neck pain and joint pain to influence energy flow.
Esophagectomy
This surgery is commonly used to treat cancer in the esophagus. Find out what to expect.
Elbow replacement surgery
Elbow replacement surgery can be complicated because of the intricate nature of the joint. Learn about Mayo Clinic's approach.
Magnetic resonance elastography
This newer, noninvasive imaging test is used to find out how serious certain liver diseases are.
EEG (electroencephalogram)
Brain cells communicate through electrical impulses, activity an EEG detects. An altered pattern of electrical impulses can help diagnose conditions.
Hematocrit test
Learn about this red blood cell blood test, including why it's used and what to expect.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
This procedure can greatly and rapidly improve severe symptoms of depression, mania, catatonia or other mental health conditions.
Sentinel node biopsy
Learn what to expect during this procedure to remove lymph nodes for testing. The results can show whether cancer has spread.
Splenectomy
The spleen helps you fight infection, but you can live without it if you have to. Learn about the risks and results of this surgery to remove the spleen.
Deceased-donor kidney transplant
Find out more about deceased-donor kidney transplant, a treatment for end-stage kidney disease.
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