Tests and Procedures

A PET scan, or positron emission tomography, can show changes in brain activity linked to depression. This brain imaging tool helps researchers and doctors see how…

Overview Tricuspid valve repair and replacement help fix problems with the heart’s tricuspid valve and improve blood flow. When this valve is damaged or does not…

Overview Facial reanimation surgery helps people with facial paralysis restore movement and balance to their faces. This specialized surgery can improve the ability to smile, blink,…

Overview Many people feel pain after breast surgery, whether it’s a lumpectomy, mastectomy, or lymph node removal. Pain levels vary from mild discomfort to nerve pain…

Overview Many people have questions about when to schedule a mammogram if they recently got the COVID-19 vaccine. Swollen lymph nodes under the arm, a common…

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a type of noninvasive treatment that uses focused beams of radiation to target tumors and other problems in the brain. Doctors use…

Overview A hemicolectomy is a type of surgery where a part of the colon is removed, often to treat conditions such as colon cancer or severe…

Overview Lung cancer screening uses a low-dose CT scan to check for signs of lung cancer in people at higher risk, like those who have smoked…

Overview Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a modern treatment for men with an enlarged prostate that causes urinary problems. HoLEP uses a special…

Overview Spinal cord injury rehabilitation helps people recover after an injury and learn new ways to live their daily lives. These injuries often affect movement, feeling,…