Keyhole Surgery
...procedure called a biopsy. This involves extracting a small amount of tissue from the relevant area, before sending it to a laboratory for analysis. The information collected by performing a...
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What is Prostate Cancer?
...or CT scan) are also done. The diagnosis is confirmed when a small sample of the prostate (a biopsy) is taken and shows signs of prostate cancer. Treatment There are...
What is Joint Aspiration: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...responsible for movement. It is composed of cartilage (a tissue on top of the bone in the joint that reduces bone friction during movement), ligament (a stretchable connective tissue that...
Sebaceous Carcinoma: Symptoms, Photos, Staging, Treatment
...nodes. They may also want to schedule a skin biopsy to examine the cells under a microscope. What are the stages of sebaceous carcinoma? If a doctor confirms this cancer...
Fosamax Interactions: Other Medications, Alcohol, and More
...interact with NSAIDs and certain antacids. Fosamax is used in adults to: prevent and treat osteoporosis in females* who have gone through menopause increase bone mass in males* with osteoporosis...
What is Hearing Test: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...place a tuning fork at the back of the ear, near the mastoid bone (bone conduction). The doctor will then strike the fork and record the time it takes until...
What is Hormonal Therapy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...menopause. * **Prevention of osteoporosis:** Estrogen is essential for bone health. Hormonal therapy in postmenopausal women helps maintain bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. * **Protection against...
What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...associated with low testosterone, such as decreased bone density, low sex drive, and physical weakness. TRT is typically given as an injectable, cream, or patch, and doctors may also suggest...
What is Debridement with Removal of Foreign Material (For an Open Fracture and/or Open Dislocation): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...bones: retrospective and prospective analyses. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1976 Jun. 58(4):453-8. Hao J, Cuellar DO, Herbert B, Kim JW, Chadayammuri V, Casemyr N, et al. Does the OTA...
What is Acromioplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...joint injuries related to overuse, as constant strain on the acromion bone can damage the cartilage. When this occurs, the bone comes into direct contact with the tendons, increasing the...