Procedures & Devices

Take your beta blockers to stay heart healthy.

A total contact cast is used to treat ulcers (deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass…

A cardioverter-defibrillator is a medical device implanted to treat an irregular heartbeat.

Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born about the risks for common birth defects.

A metered dose inhaler is a prescription to treat respiratory problems.

A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a…

A plasma viral load (PVL) test measures how much human immunodeficiency virus is in your blood. That amount of HIV…

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a method of stimulating the brain with electricity to treat some types of severe mental…

A breast cyst aspiration is an in-office procedure your doctor will do to drain a cyst in your breast.

All people who have type 1 diabetes and some who have type 2 diabetes must take insulin. It helps control…

A colposcopy is a type of women’s health exam. The purpose of the exam is to get a close look…

An ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a small machine that attaches to your belt and allows you to check your…

A joint or soft tissue injection is a shot in either a joint, like your knee, or a soft tissue…

Weight-loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body absorbs…

Early detection is easier to treat and more likely to be cured, but PSA testing isn’t always accurate and can…

Botulinum toxin, or Botox, is used to treat muscle spasms and other conditions. It is injected into the affected…

Learn about stents and when they are necessary.

A vaginal pessary is a plastic device used to support uterine prolapse. It can help for a number of conditions…

Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions.

A Pap smear is a medical exam used to determine if a woman has cervical cancer. It’s performed by a…