What is plasmapheresis Plasmapheresis is also called plasma exchange or apheresis, which involves being attached to a machine that removes blood from your vein to
What is PRK PRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy, which is a laser vision correction surgery. PRK eye surgery uses a laser to treat vision problems caused
What is breast biopsy A breast biopsy is a procedure to remove a small amount of breast tissue for study under the microscope and laboratory
What is abdominoplasty Abdominoplasty is an abdominal wall surgery, which is a procedure that improves the appearance of flabby, stretched-out abdominal (belly) muscles and skin.
What is a nuclear stress test A nuclear stress test provides images of the blood flow to the heart muscle both under resting conditions and
What is a kidney function test You need to have kidney function test to check for your kidney's health because you can't feel kidney disease.
What is pneumococcal vaccine Pneumococcal vaccines are very good at preventing severe pneumococcal disease, which is any type of infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria,
What is photodynamic therapy Photodynamic therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses special drugs, called photosensitizing agents, along with high-intensity light energy, such as from
What is a TENS unit TENS is the abbreviation for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and TENS is also called electrotherapy. Transcutaneous means across the skin.
