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We found about 80 results for Diagnostic Procedures
  1. Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Guides through decision to have a diagnostic test like an MRI or arthroscopy done on a meniscus tear. Describes the two tests. Lists the three types of meniscus tears. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  2. Epidural Steroid Injection: Before Your Procedure Learn how to get ready for your epidural steroid injection.
  3. Laryngoscopy
  4. Abdominal Ultrasound
  5. Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor
  6. Ultrasound Learn what an ultrasound is, why it's done, and what the results might mean.
  7. Amniocentesis
  8. Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests Includes tips to comfort a child before a medical test. Offers tips based on age, from newborns through the teen years.
  9. Hysteroscopy
  10. Sleep Apnea: Fiber-Optic Pharyngoscopy
  11. Learning About Your Child's Laryngoscopy Learn about your child's laryngoscopy, how to prepare, and how it's done.
  12. Arthroscopy for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)
  13. Endoscopic Surgery for Sinusitis
  14. Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)
  15. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Before Your Surgery Learn what to expect when you have endoscopic sinus surgery and how to prepare for it.
  16. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Returning Home Find out how you'll feel after endoscopic sinus surgery and how to take care of yourself at home.
  17. Endoscopic Sinus Exam
  18. Angiogram
  19. Skull X-Ray
  20. Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia
  21. Facial X-Ray
  22. Pericardiocentesis
  23. Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain? Guides through decision to have surgery for jaw pain (TMD). Includes symptoms of temporomandibular disorders and treatment options. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  24. Abdominal X-Ray
  25. Echocardiogram for Children Learn what an echocardiogram for children is and how it's done.
  26. Echocardiogram
  27. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP)
  28. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
  29. Learning About Your X-Ray Test Learn what to expect when you get an X-ray.
  30. Cancer Provides links to info on cancer. Topics covered include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and cancer pain. Links to info that can help you make a decision on diagnostic or screening tests. Includes info on treatment choices.
  31. Learning About Your Child's X-Ray Test Learn what to expect when your child gets an X-ray.
  32. Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
  33. Doppler Ultrasound
  34. Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis Discusses laparoscopy to diagnose and remove mild to moderate endometriosis. Covers why it is done and what to expect after surgery. Includes how well laparoscopic surgery works and possible risks. Discusses infertility.
  35. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Covers screening tests, diagnostic tests, and medical exams used to find a disease or determine risk for certain health problems. Covers well-child visits. Includes links to info on routine tests for men, for women, and at various stages of life.
  36. Heart Tests: When Do You Need Them?
  37. Electrophysiology Tests for the Eyes
  38. Transthoracic Echocardiogram
  39. Knee Arthroscopy Learn how knee arthroscopy is done and what to expect after surgery.
  40. Knee Arthroscopy: Recovering at Home Learn what to expect and what to watch for as you recover from knee arthroscopy.
  41. Bacterial Vaginosis Tests
  42. Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens
  43. Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults
  44. Dilated Eye Exam
  45. Arthroscopy
  46. Laparoscopy Learn what a laparoscopy is and how the procedure is done.
  47. Laparoscopy in Children Learn what a laparoscopy is and how the procedure is done.
  48. Laparoscopic Surgery
  49. Laparoscopy
  50. Crohn's Disease: When Surgery Is Needed
  51. Galactosemia Test Explains test for galactosemia, a rare disease passed from parents to children. Covers blood or urine test that checks a newborn for enzymes needed to change galactose from milk into glucose, a sugar used for energy. Explains why and how the test is done.
  52. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) Discusses oral glucose tolerance test that measures glucose (blood sugar) levels. Explains that test checks for gestational diabetes, prediabetes, and diabetes. Covers the types of tests done and how to prepare for them.
  53. Arthroscopy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Discusses arthroscopic surgery, used to treat joint pain for those with rheumatoid arthritis. Covers how well it works and the risks.
  54. Decision Points for Medical Tests
  55. Learning About Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Anesthesia for Your Child Learn how spinal, epidural, and caudal anesthesia may be used for your child's surgery or procedure.
  56. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test Discusses prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to measure amount of PSA in the blood. Explains that test is often used for cancer screening or follow-up. Covers how test is done and how to prepare for it. Discusses what results mean.
  57. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Guides through decision to have screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Includes pros such as finding aneurysms so that they can be treated. Also explains the possible harm that could come if the test leads to risky surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
  58. Cancer Staging and Grading
  59. Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Guides through decision to have surgery to treat chronic sinusitis. Discusses endoscopic and traditional surgery. Explains who is a good candidate for surgery. Lists reasons for and against surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  60. Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? Guides through decision to have a PSA test to check for prostate cancer. Includes what PSA results tell you and what they do not. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.
  61. Retropubic Suspension Surgery
  62. Epidural Steroid Injection: Returning Home Learn what to expect and how to care for yourself after an epidural steroid injection.
  63. Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Guides through the decision to have surgery to remove the gallbladder. Includes info on open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Lists benefits and risks of surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  64. Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma
  65. Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Guides you through the decision to have surgery for a herniated disc in the low back. Describes the types of surgery available, as well as nonsurgical treatment. Lists the benefits and risks of both types of treatment. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  66. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Guides you through the decision to have an amniocentesis test. Explains what amniocentesis is and how it is done. Discusses birth defects. Looks at the risks and benefits of amniocentesis. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  67. Quad Screening for Birth Defects
  68. Debridement for Rotator Cuff Disorders
  69. Bowel Resection for Colorectal Cancer
  70. Birth Defects Testing
  71. Bowel Resection Learn what to expect during bowel resection surgery.
  72. Miscarriage: Should I Have Treatment to Complete a Miscarriage? Guides you through decision to use medicine, surgery, or no treatment to complete a miscarriage. Discusses benefits and risks of each. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  73. Bowel Resection Discusses surgical treatment of digestive system problems by removing diseased or damaged part of the colon (bowel resection). Includes laparoscopic surgery. Covers what to expect after surgery. Discusses risks.
  74. First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects
  75. Second-Trimester Exams and Tests
  76. First-Trimester Exams and Tests
  77. Prostate Cancer Screening
  78. Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Guides you through the decision to use epidural corticosteroid shots to relieve back pain. Explains risks and benefits of epidural steroid shots. Compares steroid shots with other treatment for back pain.
  79. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Guides you through the decision to have screening tests to look for Down syndrome and birth defects. Discusses what the tests look for. Covers benefits and risks. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  80. Tumor Markers

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