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  • Cholescintigraphy Information

    If your doctor suspects that you have a gallbladder problem, cholescintigraphy (HDA scan) may be ordered. Learn how this test is used and how it can help your doctor diagnose a medical condition. Procedure Overview This is a nuclear medicine test...
    Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (4,984 pts ) on Jul 1, 2009 to
    Medical Science Articles

  • What are Propedeutic Diagnostic Procedures?

    Propedeutic medical procedures are some of the simplest that a doctor will perform during a diagnostic process. They include palpation, temperature examination, and percussion. Propedeutic procedures are those which doctors use to provide preliminary...
    Published by Emma Lloyd (10,539 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
    Medical Science Articles

  • The Facts of Hemoglobin Tests

    Hemoglobin tests are usually conducted to test the blood for the amount of hemoglobin present in the blood. This blood test can be used to detect a number of health conditions that may be present. Hemoglobin test are often given to test for underlying...
    Published by AlyssaAst (5,078 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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  • Recovering From Mediastinoscopy

    Mediastinoscopy is a medical procedure that is used to examine the mediastinum, which is the space behind the breastbone that separates the lungs. Find out why this procedure is done and what recovering from mediastinoscopy is like. Overview This procedure...
    Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (4,984 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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  • When to Get Stitches

    Almost everyone has had stitches and most parents have been presented with the question of whether they should take their child for stitches. How do you know when stitches are needed? This article will tell you what you need to know! Stitches...
    Published by justkat73 (13,097 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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  • Gastrectomy Overview

    A gastrectomy is a medical procedure which removes part or all of the stomach. This article gives a basic overview why the procedure is performed and what to expect before, during, and after the surgical procedure. Gastrectomy Defined A gastrectomy is...
    Published by Cherrineb (2,585 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
    Medical Science Articles

  • What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy?

    Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy is one of the most common methods of treating kidney and gallbladder stones. It is also the most commonly-used non-invasive treatment for these conditions. About ESWL Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy was developed...
    Published by Emma Lloyd (10,539 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Simple Scanning Procedure

    Colon examinations have become much more comfortable since the flexible sigmoidoscopy has replaced its rigid predecessor. With a little preparation, the procedure is little more than an uncomfortable day at the doctor’s office. Preparing for the...
    Published by moonshadow (726 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
    Medical Science Articles

  • How to Remove a Wart

    If you've been wondering how to remove a wart, then you've come to the right place. This article explains the process of wart removal in easy to understand terms. Warts Anyone who has ever had a wart knows how embarrassing and even painful they...
    Published by justkat73 (13,097 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
    Medical Science Articles

  • How to Remove Toenail Fungus

    It's summer. You want to wear sandals. Then you remember your toenails and the awful looking fungus that turns them yellow. Read on to learn how to get rid of toenail fungus. How do you know if it's toenail fungus? To know for sure if it's a fungus...
    Published by justkat73 (13,097 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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