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,
What is CA-125 test The CA-125 test measures the amount of CA-125 in your blood. CA-125 is short for Cancer Antigen 125, which is a
What is chorionic villus sampling Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test carried out during pregnancy to detect specific birth defects and genetic abnormalities
What is botox injection Botox injection also called Botulinum toxin A (onabotulinumtoxinA) injection, is used to treat a number of conditions. Botox injection is in
What is an LVAD LVAD or left ventricular assist device is a kind of artificial heart pump. Left ventricular assist device is sometimes called a
What is electromyography Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of your muscles and the nerves (motor neurons) that control your muscles. Electromyography results can
What is vagus nerve stimulation Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) involves the use of a device to stimulate the vagus nerve with electrical impulses. Vagus nerve