PET scan: purpose and results
What is a PET scan? A PET (positron emission tomography) scan is a medical imaging technique that provides useful information
Hepatitis C: Fibroscan and liver biopsy
Can’t you get enough information from blood tests? When a person might have liver disease their doctor will use a
Hepatitis C and PCR testing
What is PCR (RNA) testing? RNA testing refers to an advanced technology that is used to detect ribonucleic acid from
Amniocentesis: what you need to know
What is amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a test that involves inserting a thin needle into a pregnant woman’s belly to take
Liver biopsy
A liver biopsy involves removing a small sample of tissue from your liver so that it can be examined for
Nuclear medicine and radioactivity
Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine that uses very small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease.
Exercise stress testing
What is exercise stress testing? Exercise stress testing is a procedure used by doctors to measure the performance and capacity
Cervical cancer: symptoms and diagnosis
The cervix The cervix is part of the female reproductive system, which also includes the fallopian tubes, uterus (womb), ovaries,
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
What is an EEG? Your brain is active all the time, and its cells communicate with each other via electrical
Peptic ulcers: diagnosis and tests
Your doctor may suspect a peptic ulcer based on your symptoms and whether you have any risk factors. The main causes of