What is thyroid peroxidase Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) also called thyroperoxidase, is an enzyme normally found in your thyroid gland that plays an important role in
What is polymerase chain reaction Polymerase chain reaction or PCR sometimes called "molecular photocopying," is a laboratory procedure in which millions to billions of copies (amplicons)
What is laser resurfacing Laser resurfacing is a skin resurfacing procedure that uses a laser to improve the appearance of your skin or treat minor
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy If you need a mastectomy, you have a choice about whether or not to have surgery to rebuild the shape of
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