Procedures
J-Pouch Surgery
J-pouch surgery, also known as ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA), is a procedure that removes the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Surgeons then create an…
Intracept Procedure
The Intracept Procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic low back pain that comes from a specific type of spinal change. It involves…
Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine is a healthcare approach that combines conventional (mainstream) medical treatments with complementary therapies to address your whole health. It focuses on treating…
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps your body's own immune system fight cancer. It works by boosting your immune system's ability…
Immunocompromised
Being immunocompromised means your body's immune system, which usually fights off infections and diseases, is weakened and cannot work as effectively. This condition increases…
Ileostomy
An ileostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) in your belly (abdomen), bringing a part of your small intestine (ileum) to…
Hydrocelectomy
Hydrocelectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a hydrocele, which is a fluid-filled sac that forms around a testicle, causing swelling in the scrotum.…
Huff Cough
The huff cough is a specific breathing technique taught by healthcare professionals to help clear mucus from your lungs. It involves a forced exhalation,…
How To Use a Cane
A cane is a common walking aid designed to provide support, improve balance, and reduce the amount of weight placed on an injured or…
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a laser to remove excess prostate tissue. This tissue…
Hip Replacement
A hip replacement is a surgical procedure that removes damaged bone and cartilage from your hip joint and replaces them with artificial parts. This…
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat various painful conditions inside or around the hip joint. It involves…
Heart Surgery
Heart surgery is a medical procedure performed by trained surgeons to correct problems with the heart. It aims to improve heart function, relieve symptoms,…
Heart Attack Recovery
Heart attack recovery is a crucial process that begins immediately after a heart attack, focusing on healing your heart and preventing future events. It…
Golytely Bowel Preparation
Golytely bowel preparation is a common medical procedure that uses a special liquid solution to thoroughly clean out your colon (large intestine). This preparation…
Electrophysiologist
An electrophysiologist is a heart doctor (cardiologist) who specializes in the electrical system of your heart. They diagnose and treat heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias),…
ECMO
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support treatment that temporarily takes over the work of your heart and/or lungs when they are severely…
Diverticulitis Surgery
Diverticulitis surgery removes parts of your large intestine (colon) affected by diverticulitis, an inflammation or infection of small pouches (diverticula). This procedure aims to…
Eye Lens Replacement
Eye lens replacement is a common surgical procedure to remove your eye's natural lens and replace it with an artificial one, called an intraocular…
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses high-energy sound waves, called shock waves, to break kidney stones into smaller…
Epigenetics
Epigenetics is the study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work, without altering the underlying…
Epidural Steroid Injection
An epidural steroid injection is a medical procedure performed by a trained clinician to relieve pain, numbness, or weakness caused by inflammation and compression…
DIEP Flap Surgery
DIEP flap surgery is a highly specialized breast reconstruction procedure that uses your own abdominal tissue, including skin and fat, to create a new…
Cystectomy
Cystectomy is a major surgical procedure to remove part or all of the urinary bladder. It is most often performed to treat bladder cancer…