Karen Pharis’ active lifestyle became noticeably restricted 18 months ago. The 45-year-old lost her stamina for rigorous tennis, nor was she able to prepare patients for surgery in her job as a nurse. “For two days out of every month my activities were interrupted,” she says. “The bleeding was an inconvenience but more than that, […]
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What is it? A cervical biopsy is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate abnormal cervical tissue found during a Pap smear. What conditions is it designed to treat? A cervical biopsy is used to monitor abnormalities in the cervix including: cervical erosion, cervical polyps, abnormal blood vessel patterns, inflammation in the cervix, or white patches. […]
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What is Bone Mineral Densitometry? Bone mineral densitometry (BMD) determines the amount of bone and over time can track loss (and the risk of developing osteoporosis) by measuring radiation absorption by the skeleton. Various bones are used, but the best indication comes from those in the hip and spine. What conditions is it designed to […]
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What is blood transfusion? Blood transfusion is the transfer of whole blood or a component–such as plasma, platelets, red blood cells, or clotting factors–from one person to another. What conditions is it designed to treat? Blood transfusions are used during medical procedures to increase blood volume, correct clotting problems, and improve immunity. Blood transfusions are […]
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