Tests and Procedures

Overview Personal resilience training helps people handle stress, adapt to change, and bounce back after setbacks. Learning resilience skills can make everyday challenges feel less overwhelming…

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a specialized form of assisted reproduction used during in vitro fertilization (IVF). In this laboratory technique, a single sperm cell is…

Overview Posterior cervical fusion stabilizes the bones in the neck and relieves pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Surgeons often use this procedure for conditions…

Overview Outpatient joint replacement is a modern approach that allows patients to have hip, knee, or shoulder replacement surgery and return home on the same day….

Overview A sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) helps doctors determine if cancer has moved beyond its original site by checking the nearby lymph nodes. Doctors commonly…

Overview Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) is a noninvasive test that uses MRI combined with gentle vibrations to create a detailed image called an elastogram. This method…

Overview Doctors may suggest cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for people with moderate to severe heart failure who have not improved enough with medicines. CRT can be…

Overview Cosmetic surgery includes a wide range of treatments for both the face and body. Many people seek facial procedures such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), nose…

Overview A SPECT scan is a type of medical imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive material and a special camera to create 3D…

Overview Robotic surgery is changing the way doctors perform operations. This method uses robotic arms guided by a surgeon, allowing for more precise movements during surgery….