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
What is a gastric emptying study A gastric emptying study is a nuclear imaging study done to evaluate the ability of the stomach to empty.
What is a glucose tolerance test Glucose Tolerance Test also referred to as the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), is a method which can help
What is cardiac electrophysiology Cardiac electrophysiology also called electrophysiology studies (EPS), use cardiac catheterization techniques to study patients who have irregular heartbeats (called arrhythmias). Cardiac
What is teeth bonding Teeth bonding also called dental bonding, is a process where the dentist attaches or bonds tooth-colored composite material (resin) directly to
What is a contraceptive sponge Birth control sponge also called contraceptive sponge is a type of birth control (contraceptive) that prevents sperm from entering the
What is myringotomy Myringotomy is a surgical procedure of the eardrum or tympanic membrane. Myringotomy is performed by making a small incision with a myringotomy
What is electroconvulsive therapy Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involves passing brief, carefully-controlled electric currents through the brain ((Loo, C. K., Katalinic, N., Martin, D., and Schweitzer,
What is lap band surgery Lap band surgery is also called laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, gastric banding or the LAP-BAND system, is used to help someone
What is an endometrial biopsy Endometrial biopsy is a procedure performed to obtain a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium.