What is alpha fetoprotein Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced by the liver in a developing baby (fetus) and the portion of a developing embryo

What is a stem cell transplant A blood stem cell transplant is a medical procedure used to treat people with a variety of life-threatening diseases.

What is kinesio tape Kinesio taping was developed by a Japanese chiropractor, Dr Kenso Kase, in the 1970s; he described it as a natural way

What is testosterone replacement therapy Testosterone replacement therapy also called TRT is testosterone therapy for male hypogonadism ((Salonia A, Bettocchi C, Boeri L, Capogrosso P,

What is a nerve block A nerve block relieves pain by injecting a substance, such as local anesthetic, alcohol or phenol, into or around a nerve or

What is a hemorrhoidectomy Hemorrhoidectomy is a hemorrhoid surgery where the enlarged hemorrhoids are removed (“ectomy” means “removal”) using instruments like scissors, a scalpel or

What is a barium swallow Barium swallow also called barium esophagram, is a test that uses x-ray and barium, a thick white chalky substance as contrast

What is rheumatoid factor Rheumatoid factor is an autoantibody, an immunoglobulin M (IgM) protein that is produced by your body's immune system. Autoantibodies attack a

What is deep brain stimulation Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure that implant electrodes within certain areas of your brain used to treat

Lower back surgery Back pain is very common and affects people of all ages, but back surgery often fails to relieve it. Back surgery can