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Cardioversion
Learn what to expect during this procedure to reset the heart's rhythm.
Blood transfusion
A blood transfusion can help replace blood lost due to surgery or injury. It also can help if an illness prevents your body from making blood correctly.
Sleeve gastrectomy
Learn about sleeve gastrectomy, a type of weight-loss surgery that involves removing part of the stomach to make it smaller.
Cardiac rehabilitation
Learn more about this personalized program to improve heart health through exercise, education and support.
Thyroidectomy
Learn what to expect during this surgery — a procedure that involves removing all or part of your thyroid gland.
Endoscopic mucosal resection
Endoscopic mucosal resection, a procedure to remove abnormal tissue from the lining of the digestive tract, is used for both diagnosis and treatment.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
This type of therapy is a well-known treatment for decompression sickness, but it has many surprising uses. Find out about why and how oxygen can heal the body.
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)
Know the possible symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare but serious condition that affects young children.
Cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery's goal is to improve your appearance. Cosmetic surgery can involve dramatic changes, so it's important to understand what it involves.
Giardia infection (giardiasis)
Stomach cramps, nausea and watery diarrhea could indicate a giardia infection. Find out how to treat and prevent this waterborne parasite.
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