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Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other conditions. It also is called a spinal tap.
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.
Tonsillectomy
Learn how to prepare for a tonsillectomy and what to expect from the surgery.
3D mammogram
Find out what to expect during a 3D mammogram to look for breast cancer. Learn how this newer test compares to a standard mammogram.
Stereotactic body radiotherapy
This type of radiotherapy uses highly targeted radiation beams to treat tumors in all parts of the body.
Gender-affirming (transgender) voice therapy and surgery
Learn how voice therapy and surgery can help achieve a communication style to match gender identity.
Genetic testing
Genetic testing: Learn why it's done, how to prepare and what to expect from diagnostic tests, carrier tests, prenatal tests and newborn screening.
COVID-19 antibody testing
Learn how COVID-19 antibody testing is done to find out if you've had a past infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019.
Carotid endarterectomy
This procedure removes plaque buildup in the carotid artery to help reduce your risk of stroke.
Parkinson's test (a-Synuclein seed amplification assay)
Learn how this test may affect how Parkinson's disease is diagnosed in the future.
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