What is dermabrasion Dermabrasion is a skin resurfacing procedure that uses a wire brush or a diamond wheel with rough edges to mechanically remove and

What is scalp micropigmentation Scalp micropigmentation is a cosmetic tattoo mimicking shaven scalp that is used as a treatment for thinning hair or hair loss

What is EUS EUS is short for endoscopic ultrasound, which is a minimally invasive procedure that combines endoscopy with the diagnostic abilities of ultrasound. EUS

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