Tests and Procedures

Overview Labor induction occurs when obstetricians start contractions because labor does not begin naturally. This process can help support the health of both the pregnant person…

Overview Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) uses controlled electrical currents to trigger a quick seizure in the brain while the person is asleep under anesthesia. Doctors often choose…

Overview Urinalysis, or UA, is a common test used to evaluate urine’s appearance, concentration, and contents. A dipstick urinalysis can quickly detect signs of infection, kidney…

Overview A bone marrow transplant helps when a person’s bone marrow cannot produce enough healthy blood cells. This process involves placing new blood-forming stem cells into…

Overview Chemotherapy uses strong drugs to target and destroy rapidly dividing cells, especially cancer cells. It helps treat many types of cancer and can be combined…

Overview Doctors use coronary artery bypass surgery to help blood travel around arteries in the heart that are blocked or too narrow. Surgeons use a healthy…

Overview A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure where the tonsils, which are two oval-shaped tissues found at the back of the throat, are fully removed. Specialists…

Overview The glucose tolerance test, also called the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), checks how the body handles glucose. Health professionals often use this tool to…

Overview Cardioversion is a common tool in cardiology for restoring a normal heart rhythm when it becomes irregular. Doctors use brief, low-energy electrical shocks or certain…

Overview A copper IUD is a long-lasting, hormone-free way to prevent pregnancy. This T-shaped intrauterine device consists of plastic wrapped with copper wire. Copper acts as…