Tests and Procedures

Overview Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neuromodulation therapy that uses electrical pulses to adjust brain activity. Surgeons place electrodes in specific brain regions like the…

Overview An intragastric balloon is a temporary device doctors place in the stomach to help with weight management. This soft silicone balloon is filled with saline…

Overview Masculinizing gender-affirming procedures help transgender patients achieve physical traits that better match their gender identity. Common options include chest (top) surgery to create a flatter,…

Overview A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps the heart pump blood when it becomes too weak. Several types of VADs exist, including those that support the…

Overview Feminizing hormone therapy, also known as gender-affirming hormone therapy, helps individuals develop secondary sex characteristics linked to female puberty. Key changes often include breast growth,…

Overview Heart valve surgery is a major medical procedure that corrects problems with the heart’s valves. These valves—mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary, and aortic—help control the flow of…

Overview X-rays are a common form of medical imaging that doctors and dentists use to see inside the body. These tests are straightforward and do not…

Overview A breast biopsy is a medical test that checks breast tissue for unusual changes. During this process, a healthcare provider removes a small piece of…

Overview A tilt table test helps check how a person’s body handles moving from lying down to standing up. It tracks heart rate and blood pressure…

Overview Hemodialysis uses a special machine to clean the blood by removing extra waste, salt, and fluids. When the kidneys lose their ability to perform this…