**What is Atopic Dermatitis?** **Q: What is Atopic Dermatitis (AD)?** **A:** Atopic Dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed...
...on the kind of needle used. A fine needle aspiration biopsy uses a thin needle attached to a syringe while a core needle biopsy uses a special instrument with a...
**What is Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)?** **Q: What is bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)?** A: Bacterial conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is a bacterial infection of the conjunctiva, the clear...
...is now commonly performed percutaneously using a needle that is inserted through the skin. Who Should Undergo and Expected Results Percutaneous needle muscle biopsy is performed to diagnose infections that...
...will need to watch your weight carefully. There is a chance that fat will grow in other areas or deep within your body and surrounding your organs. Remember that fat...
...normal atmospheric breathing. The oxygen is supplied either through a needle wire dilator/stent or through a tube that is implanted percutaneously in the trachea. One alternative method is the use...
**What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?** **Definition:** Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate [[1]], is a common condition in men that involves the non-cancerous enlargement of...
...Hum Reprod. Sci. 2013 Jan-Mar; 6(1): 32-34. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3713574/ /trp_language] ## What is Diagnostic Laparoscopy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results **Diagnostic laparoscopy** is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows your...
...urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. Higher levels indicate that the kidneys are failing to function normally. Once the doctor recommends that the patient undergo kidney dialysis, it is likely that the...
...through the artery to the area that needs treatment. Benefits The primary benefit of angioplasty is that it improves blood flow to the heart. This means that the patient’s risk...