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Cochlear implants
This electronic device improves hearing in people who have severe hearing loss from inner ear damage.
PSA test
Learn about this prostate cancer screening test, including why it's done, what to expect, risks and results.
Parkinson's test (a-Synuclein seed amplification assay)
Learn how this test may affect how Parkinson's disease is diagnosed in the future.
Vaginal hysterectomy
Vaginal hysterectomy is a procedure to remove the uterus through an incision in the vagina to treat certain gynecological conditions.
Pelvic exam
Find out what happens during this exam, why it might be needed and how to prepare.
Breast reduction surgery
Find out more about this surgery to remove fat, breast tissue and skin from the breasts.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Learn about this procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland.
Lung volume reduction surgery
Lung volume reduction surgery helps some people with severe emphysema breathe easier. Diseased lung tissue is removed so the remaining tissue works better.
Prostatectomy
Learn about surgical options and advances in prostatectomy, including robotic surgery, as well as the risks involved with each approach.
Mohs surgery
Find out what to expect during this skin cancer surgery that involves removing thin layers of skin until only cancer-free tissue remains.
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