Tests and Procedures

Overview Allergy shots help improve a person’s response to specific allergens through immunotherapy. Doctors administer regular injections containing small allergen amounts, gradually reducing the immune system’s…

Overview Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized method for removing skin cancer. The surgeon carefully cuts away thin layers of skin from the affected area. After…

Overview Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the inside of the body. This technique helps doctors see organs,…

Overview The Whipple procedure—also called pancreaticoduodenectomy—is a type of surgery to remove tumors, growths, or other diseases in the pancreas, small intestine, and bile ducts. During…

Main Facts Rhinoplasty, also called a nose job or nose reshaping, is a type of plastic surgery that changes the nose’s shape, size, or angle. Surgeons…

Overview Electromyography (EMG) checks muscle health and studies the way nerves and muscles communicate. In this test, specialists look at the electrical activity in muscles using…

Overview Ferritin is a type of protein that stores iron in the body. It plays a major role in iron metabolism by keeping iron available when…

Overview The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), also called sed rate, is a simple blood test often used to look for inflammation in the body. The ESR…

Overview A tummy tuck, known medically as abdominoplasty, is a form of cosmetic surgery that reshapes the stomach. Surgeons remove loose skin and excess fat from…

Overview The hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that a healthcare provider places in the uterus to help prevent pregnancy. It belongs to…