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Learning About Your Child's X-Ray Test Learn what to expect when your child gets an X-ray.
Learning About Your X-Ray Test Learn what to expect when you get an X-ray.
Abdominal X-Ray
Chest X-Ray
Dental X-Rays Explains what dental X-rays are and why they are done. Covers commonly used types of dental X-rays, including bitewing and panoramic X-rays. Includes info on risks. Also covers what results mean.
Extremity X-Ray Describes extremity X-rays, what they are, and why they are done. Provides tips on how to prepare. Also covers risks. Explains normal and abnormal results, as well as what can affect accuracy of tests.
Skull X-Ray
Spinal X-Ray
Facial X-Ray
Osteoporosis: Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? Guides through decision to have a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) test for osteoporosis. Explains DXA test. Includes risk factors for osteoporosis you can and cannot change. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.
X-Ray Swallowing Study
Arthrogram (Joint X-Ray)
Imaging Tests for Low Back Pain Learn why X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs may not find the cause of your low back pain.
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body
Bone Density
Learning About Your Child's CT Scan Learn what to expect when your child gets a CT scan.
Learning About Your CT Scan Learn what to expect when you get a CT scan.
Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects
Mammogram Discusses mammogram, an X-ray test of the breasts used to screen for breast problems. Covers at what ages women should have a mammogram. Discusses how it is done and how to prepare for it. Covers possible results.
Mammogram: What to Expect Learn how to prepare and what you can expect during a screening mammogram.
Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series Discusses test that uses X-rays to find problems in the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. Covers why and how it is done. Offers tips on preparing for the test. Covers risks. Looks at results and at what could affect the test.
Lungs and Airways Has info on general coughs, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and COPD. Also has chest X-ray info and interactive topics on bronchitis and croup.
Angiogram
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist Discusses a break in the scaphoid bone, one of the bones in the wrist. Covers causes and symptoms, such as pain, tenderness, and swelling. Discusses diagnosis using X-rays. Covers treatment with arm cast, splint, or surgery.
Body Fat Testing
Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation
Exercise Electrocardiogram (Stress Test) See how a stress test works and how it's done.
Thyroid Scan: Understanding the Test Learn what happens before and during a thyroid scan and what the test looks for.
Learning About Your Blood Test Learn what to expect when you have a blood test.
Learning About Your Child's MRI Test Learn what to expect when your child gets an MRI.
Echocardiogram for Children Learn what an echocardiogram for children is and how it's done.
Electrocardiogram (EKG) for Children Learn what an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) for children is and how it's done.
Learning About Your Child's Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) Test Learn how a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is done and how to prepare your child for this test.
Thyroid Blood Test: Understanding the Test Learn what a thyroid blood test checks for, why you may need one, and what the results mean.
Urine Tests for Children Learn about urine tests for children and how they're done.
Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? Guides you through the decision about whether to use a commercial health screening package. Explains what commercial screening is and how it differs from screening with a doctor. Lists benefits and risks. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Breast Cancer Screening and Dense Breasts: What Are My Options? Guides you through breast cancer screening choices if you have dense breasts. Discusses the benefits and risks of choosing more testing after a mammogram, such as ultrasound or MRI. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Learning About Blood Tests for Children Learn what to expect when your child gets a blood test.
Learning About Your Child's Bronchoscopy Learn how to talk to your child about bronchoscopy, how to prepare, and how it's done.
Learning About Your MRI Test Learn what to expect when you get an MRI.
Colon Cancer: Screening Tests and What the Results Mean Learn what tests are used to check for colon cancer (colorectal cancer) and what the results may mean.
Diabetes: Testing Your Blood Sugar Learn the best way to test blood sugar. Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes.
Diabetes: Blood Sugar Tests Learn how to use blood sugar testing to see how food or activity can change your blood sugar.
Diabetes: A1c Test and Making a Plan Learn about the A1c test and how to make a plan to meet your safe target blood sugar level.
Strep Test for Children Learn what a strep test is and how it's done.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test: Understanding the Test Learn what happens during a complete blood count test and why you would need one.
Spirometry Tests for Children Learn about spirometry tests for children.
Diabetic Retinopathy: Why Screening Matters Learn about diabetic retinopathy and why screening is important.
Cholesterol Test: Understanding the Test Learn what is checked during a cholesterol test, why you might need one, and what the results may mean.
HIV: Understanding the Test Learn what is checked during an HIV test, who might need one, and what the results may mean.
5 Things to Know About Cervical Cancer Screening Learn why cervical cancer screening is important.
Learning About Your Child's Laryngoscopy Learn about your child's laryngoscopy, how to prepare, and how it's done.
Your Child's EP Study and Ablation: Before the Procedure Learn what an EP study and ablation are and how to prepare your child for each one.
Your Child's EP Study and Ablation: Returning Home Learn what you can do at home to care for your child after an EP study and ablation.
HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? Guides through the decision to be screened for an HIV infection. Explains HIV and discusses causes and lifestyles that put you at higher risk for getting infected. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Why Are Blood Tests Needed With Some Medicines? Find out which types of medicines require a regular blood test and why.
Hepatitis B: Should I Be Tested? Guides through decision to be tested for hepatitis B. Explains hepatitis B and discusses causes and lifestyles that put you at higher risk. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Needle Breast Biopsy: Returning Home Learn how to take care of yourself after a fine needle or core needle breast biopsy.
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.
Why Get a Chlamydia Test? Learn why getting a chlamydia test is important.
Low Back Pain: Should I Have an MRI? Guides through the decision to have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for low back pain. Discusses the problems an MRI can find and why it may not show the source of pain. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study? Guides through decision to have sleep study to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea. Includes pros such as diagnosis that can lead to treatment. Also offers cons such as cost. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
Coronary Calcium Scan: Should I Have This Test? Guides you through the decision to have a coronary calcium scan. Explains why a coronary calcium scan is done and what it can show. Lists treatments that might come after a coronary calcium scan. Lists risks and benefits. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
Upper GI Endoscopy Learn what an upper GI endoscopy is used for and how it's done.
Core Needle Breast Biopsy: Before Your Procedure Learn how a core needle breast biopsy is done and what you can do to prepare.
Open Breast Biopsy: Before Your Surgery Learn how an open breast biopsy is done and what you can do to prepare.
Open Breast Biopsy: Returning Home Learn how to take care of yourself after an open breast biopsy.
Breast Cancer Screening Learn the basics about breast cancer screening, including who should be screened, why it's important, what tests are used, and how to overcome barriers to screening.
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.
Fertility Problems: Should I Be Tested? Guides you through the decision to have infertility testing. Talks about causes of infertility. Lists risks and benefits of infertility testing. Explains how you might use test results. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? Guides through the decision to be screened for sexually transmitted infections. Explains STIs and discusses causes and lifestyles that put you at higher risk for getting infected. Covers benefits and risks of testing. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.
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.
Upper GI Endoscopy for Children Learn what an upper GI endoscopy for children is used for and how it's done.
Fine Needle Breast Biopsy: Before Your Procedure Learn how a fine needle breast biopsy is done and what you can do to prepare.
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.
Pregnancy: Should I Have an Early Fetal Ultrasound? Guides you through the decision to have an early fetal ultrasound. Explains when ultrasound is usually done during pregnancy and why. Lists risks and benefits. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? Guides you through the decision to have chorionic villus sampling. Explains what CVS is and how it is done. Discusses birth defects. Looks at the risks and benefits of CVS. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Breast Cancer Risk: Should I Have a BRCA Gene Test? Guides through decision to have a breast cancer (BRCA) gene test. Includes reasons your doctor might recommend a BRCA gene test. Lists next steps for a positive test. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Testing for Asthma in Children Learn about asthma tests for children.
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.
Diabetes: Benefits of Testing Your Blood Sugar Learn how testing helps you make the connection between blood sugar levels and daily activities.
Colorectal Cancer: Which Screening Test Should I Have? Guides you through choosing a test to check for colorectal cancer. Looks at symptoms of colorectal cancer. Covers stool tests, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and virtual colonoscopy. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Gestational Diabetes: Testing Blood Sugar Learn why you need to test your blood sugar when you have gestational diabetes.

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