What is cholecystectomy Cholecystectomy is a surgery to remove the gallbladder due to gallstones causing pain or infection and is one of the most common operations

What is microdermabrasion Microdermabrasion is a nonsurgical, office‐based cosmetic procedure that uses fine crystals (usually aluminium oxide Al2O3 sodium chloride or salt) and a closed‐loop

What is diaphragm contraceptive The diaphragm is a birth control (contraceptive) device that prevents sperm from entering the uterus. The diaphragm is a small, reusable

What is a vasectomy Vasectomy or ‘male sterilization’ is a minor surgical procedure to cut or seal the tubes (vas deferens) that carry a man's sperm

What is cryotherapy Cryotherapy literally means cold therapy. When you press a bag of frozen peas on a swollen ankle or knee, you are treating

What is hemoglobin Hemoglobin (Hb or Hgb) is the iron-containing protein found in all red blood cells (RBCs) that gives red blood cells their characteristic red

What you need to know about breastfeeding Doctors agree that breastfeeding is best for babies. But many mothers can find breastfeeding challenging. Decades of research

What is a root canal A root canal is a dental procedure that involves drilling a hole into a decayed tooth and removing the soft

What is an insulin pump An insulin pump is a small battery-operated electronic device (computerized syringe) about the size of a mobile phone that delivers

What is liver function test Liver function test (also called LFT or liver panel test) is a blood test that can provide information about how