Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) measures the functioning capacity and efficiency of the kidneys. The presence or progression of kidney or liver disease can be assessed. BUN levels gradually increase with age. Children and women have lower blood urea...
Electrocardiogram or ECG or EKG, is a graph produced by an electrocardiograph, which records the electrical activity of the heart over time. An ECG determines the immediate effects of changes in activity or medication levels, if an individual is...
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate or sedrate is a simple, cost-effective test used to evaluate the degree of inflammation and diagnose the associated conditions. It is a non-specific parameter, as the causative factor and the area of infection...
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMR) is a painless procedure, that utilizes a sturdy magnetic field to visualize the tissues and organs. It makes use of radiofrequency waves, not ionizing radiations and...
Carotid artery surgery is a type of medical procedure that is used in order to remove a blockage in the area of the carotid artery. A blockage in the carotid artery may cause an individual to have a stroke. An individual’s carotid arteries...
If an individual is overweight by eighty pounds or more and has been unsuccessful at losing weight through a diet or exercise program then that individual may be a candidate for gastric bypass surgery. This type of surgery is also recommended for...
Diagnostic tests like blood and urine test are the most vital diagnostic tool by which the health condition of an individual is assessed, especially in asymptomatic patients. The validity of a test can be measured by its specificity and...
Gall bladder surgery is also known as a cholecystectomy. A cholecystectomy involves the removal of an individual’s gall bladder. Many people who have gall bladder problems may consider having this procedure performed. Sometimes the...
Orthopedics is designed to treat a rip or tear in a muscle or in a joint. Orthopedics is a type of medicine that is usually performed on athletes. Athletes are notorious for tearing or ripping the muscles or joint in their bodies. Sometimes an...
Only an individual who is affected by irreversible failure of the kidneys will be a candidate for a kidney transplant. Kidney transplantation is a very serious surgical procedure that requires a long prep time and recovery period. The most common...
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