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Awake brain surgery
Awake brain surgery is performed while you are awake and alert. This type of brain surgery may be used to treat some brain tumors or epileptic seizures.
Aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement
Find out how valve repair and replacement can treat aortic valve stenosis, aortic valve regurgitation and congenital heart disease.
Pelvic exam
Find out what happens during this exam, why it might be needed and how to prepare.
Allergy skin tests
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
Learn what to expect with these tests, which are done to make sure your bone marrow is healthy.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Stereotactic body radiotherapy
This type of radiotherapy uses highly targeted radiation beams to treat tumors in all parts of the body.
Concussion testing and screening tools
These screening tools help measure brain function after head trauma and help athletes at risk of head injuries.
Masculinizing hormone therapy
Find out more about masculinizing hormonal treatment used to better align the body with a person's gender identity.
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.
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