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
What is infusion therapy Infusion therapy involves medicines and fluids given through a needle or catheter into your bloodstream. Infusion therapy commonly used include antibiotics,