Tests and Procedures

Overview Blepharoplasty, also called eyelid lift or eyelid surgery, is a procedure that removes extra skin and fat from the eyelids. As people get older, the…

Overview A penis pump, sometimes known as a vacuum erection device, consists of a clear plastic cylinder, a pump that users can operate by hand or…

Overview Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty, involves surgeons removing damaged sections of the knee joint and replacing them with artificial parts made from metal and…

Overview Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are adult teeth that usually develop during the late teens or early twenties. They often appear at the…

Overview A hematocrit (Hct) test is a type of blood test that shows what portion of the blood consists of red blood cells. Red blood cells…

Overview An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) records the heart’s electrical activity. This simple test can help detect heart conditions like arrhythmias or heart attacks. Many places…

Overview Cataract surgery is one of the most performed eye surgeries worldwide. During this procedure, an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) removes the cloudy lens from the eye…

Overview Cardiac ablation treats irregular heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias. The procedure uses either heat or cold to make small scars on the heart, which…

Overview Thyroidectomy is a surgery where doctors remove part or all of the thyroid gland. The thyroid, shaped like a butterfly and found in the front…

Overview The rhythm method, sometimes known as the calendar method, is a natural approach people use for family planning and contraception. This technique involves keeping a…