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Pap smear
A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is used for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what the results might mean.
PSA test
Learn about this prostate cancer screening test, including why it's done, what to expect, risks and results.
PSA levels: Can they rise after partial prostate removal?
A number of factors can cause PSA levels to rise after surgery for an enlarged prostate.
Orchitis
This inflammation of one or both testicles can cause pain and infertility. It's usually caused by a bacterial infection or the mumps virus.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG): Is it harmful?
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) can trigger headaches and other symptoms in some people.
Molecular breast imaging
Learn about this breast cancer screening test that's sometimes used in addition to mammograms, especially for those with dense breast tissue.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why concussion screening is important
Concussion screening can help determine when athletes can return to play.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What you need to know about polyps in your colon
Got polyps? Find out why detecting, and removing, colon polyps is so important.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Steam treatment for enlarged prostate
Find out how steam treatment for enlarged prostate works.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Patch testing for contact dermatitis
Patch testing is used to identify the cause of an allergic skin reaction.
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