What is a gastric sleeve Gastric sleeve surgery, also called "vertical sleeve gastrectomy" (VSG) or "sleeve gastrectomy", is a newer type of weight loss surgery
What is flu shot A flu shot also called flu vaccine that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. The seasonal flu shot causes
What is a CT scan Computed tomography (CT) scan, also known as computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses X-rays
What is a Pap smear A Pap smear test is a routine screening test for early diagnosis of cervical cancer. Pap smear checks the cervix
What is emergency contraception Emergency contraception is a form of birth control by preventing pregnancy from occurring. You must use emergency contraception as soon as
What are electrolytes Electrolytes are minerals that are found in your body tissues and blood in the form of dissolved salts that have an electric
What is hematocrit Hematocrit is a blood test that measures the proportion of a person's blood that is made up of red blood cells (RBCs)
What is a blood transfusion A blood transfusion is when you're given blood from someone else (a donor) or from the patient's own blood is transfused
What is amniocentesis Amniocentesis (also called amnio) is a prenatal test that takes amniotic fluid from around your baby in the uterus (also called womb).
