Tests and Procedures

Overview A Holter monitor is a portable wearable that tracks heart rhythms for 24 to 48 hours. This device helps detect changes in heartbeats called arrhythmias….

Overview The Rh factor is a protein that can appear on the surface of red blood cells. Blood types are labeled with “Rh-positive” if a person…

Overview A bone density test checks how strong bones are by measuring the amount of minerals, such as calcium, in a certain area of bone. Common…

Overview Ear tubes are small, hollow devices that doctors place into the eardrum during a minor procedure. Their main role is to let air pass into…

Overview A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered medical device that doctors place just under the skin near the collarbone through a surgical procedure. Its main purpose…

Overview Tattoo removal uses different medical procedures to break down and remove ink particles from the skin. The main methods are laser treatment, surgical removal, and…

Overview Intrauterine insemination (IUI) helps address infertility in reproductive medicine. In this procedure, a provider places specially prepared sperm cells directly into the uterus. By doing…

Overview Vasectomy reversal is a procedure that reconnects the vas deferens, restoring the pathway for sperm to mix with semen. This surgery aims to allow men…

Overview PET scans, also known as positron emission tomography, are advanced imaging tests in nuclear medicine. They reveal how tissues and organs work by highlighting their…

Overview A contraceptive implant is a small, flexible rod that fits just under the skin of the upper arm. It works by slowly releasing progestin, a…