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Minimally invasive surgery
Learn more about laparoscopy or robotic surgical techniques, which may mean less pain and a shorter hospital stay.
Pancreas transplant
Pancreas transplant offers a potential cure for people with serious complications from diabetes. Learn what to expect before and after this procedure.
Cortisone shots
These shots can help relieve pain, swelling and irritation. Potential side effects generally limit the number of cortisone shots you can receive in one year.
Rheumatoid factor
Rheumatoid factor — This blood test can help diagnose autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren syndrome and lupus.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test
Learn about the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test to assess kidney function and what possible results could mean.
Hemodialysis
Learn about hemodialysis and the risks and benefits of this procedure to treat kidney failure.
Preemptive kidney transplant
Preemptive kidney transplant — Find out more about this alternative to dialysis for treatment of end-stage kidney disease and what to expect.
Nondirected living-donor transplant
Nondirected living donor — Find out what becoming a good Samaritan (nondirected) living organ donor means to transplantation.
Autologous stem cell transplant
Understand this type of bone marrow transplant that uses your own blood stem cells to treat blood disorders and cancers.
Allogeneic stem cell transplant
Learn about this type of bone marrow transplant using stem cells from donor blood, bone marrow or umbilical cord blood.
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