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Diagnostic Tests Pap Smear
Pap Smear All women, regardless of sexual orientation, who are sexually active and all women over the age of 18 (even if they are not sexually active) should have this test every one to three ...
Diagnostic Tests Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy Your doctor will decide when and how frequently this test is required. An arthroscopy is performed to diagnose joint problems. These joints include shoulder, knees, ankles, elbows, or ...
Diagnostic Tests Bone Mineral Density Scan
Bone Mineral Density Scan This test is used as needed to check for weak bones or to evaluate how osteoporosis treatments are working. Your doctor will let you know how often you need this test. ...
Surgical Procedures Cortisone Injection
Cortisone Injection Doctors may perform the procedure if treatment with medications (e.g., painkillers) and physiotherapy has not relieved specific muscle or joint pain. Some doctors perform the ...
Diagnostic Tests CT Scan
CT Scan Your doctor will decide when and how frequently this test is required. CT scans are performed to help the doctor to study normal and abnormal organs inside the body and identify medical ...
Diagnostic Tests Exercise Stress Test
Exercise Stress Test Your doctor will decide when and how frequently this test is required. An exercise stress test is used to evaluate chest pain, identify abnormal heart rhythms, or screen people ...
Surgical Procedures Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Doctors perform this procedure as required. The new knee joint does not need adjustment unless a problem arises with it (e.g., failure of the joint or damage caused over time from ...
Diagnostic Tests Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging This test is done as needed when a doctor requires a detailed cross-sectional image of inside the body. Because an MRI scan creates detailed images of the body, doctors ...
Diagnostic Tests X-Ray
X-Ray Your doctor will decide when and how frequently this test is required. X-rays provide an image of the inside of your body. With results from this test, your doctor can better identify what ...

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