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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Lumbar Spine

What’s an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)? An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a safe and painless test that uses magnets and radio waves to make detailed pictures of the body’s […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

What’s an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)? An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a safe and painless test that uses magnets and radio waves to make detailed pictures of the body’s […]

Getting an MRI

What’s an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)? An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a safe and painless test that uses magnets and radio waves to make detailed pictures of the body’s […]

Getting a CT (CAT) Scan

What Are CT (CAT) Scans? A computed tomography scan (CT scan), also called computed axial tomography scan (CAT scan), is a type of imaging test. It uses computers and a […]

EEG (Electroencephalogram)

What Is an Electroencephalogram (EEG)? An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to find problems related to electrical activity of the brain. An EEG tracks and records brain wave patterns. […]

Collecting a Stool Sample for Testing

What Are Stool Tests? Testing a stool sample can help doctors find out what’s going on when someone has a problem in the stomach, intestines, rectum, or other part of […]

Lead Blood Test

Lead Blood Test What Is a Lead Test and Why Is It Done? A lead blood test (or lead testing) measures the amount of lead in the body. Lead is […]

Abdominal X-Ray Exam

Overview What’s an Abdominal X-Ray and What Does It Show? An abdominal X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to make an image […]

What Is Indocyanine Green (ICG)?

Also called: IC Green or Spy Agent Green What Is Indocyanine Green (ICG)? Indocyanine green (ICG) is a medical dye doctors use to find and help treat problems in certain […]

Laryngoscopy

What Is Laryngoscopy? Laryngoscopy is when a doctor uses a special camera to look down the throat to see the voice box (larynx) and vocal cords. Ear, nose, and throat […]

Getting a Blood Test

What Is a Blood Test? With a blood test, a healthcare technician takes and tests a small sample of a person’s blood to check for many kinds of diseases and […]

Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube)

What Is a G-Tube? Some kids have medical problems that make it hard for them to get enough nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a […]

Embolization

What Is Embolization? Embolization (em-buh-luh-ZAY-shun) is a procedure done by interventional radiology specialists. In it, they use a long, thin tube called a catheter to put plugging material or a […]

Blood Transfusions

What Is a Blood Transfusion? A blood transfusion is when a donor’s blood is given to a patient. Blood transfusions save lives every day. Hospitals use them to help people who are injured, […]

What Is Interventional Radiology (IR)?

What Is Interventional Radiology (IR)? Interventional radiology (IR) is the use of medical imaging techniques to guide doctors as they diagnose and treat certain problems with blood vessels and lymph […]

What’s a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine?

It’s easy to recognize doctors just by reading their nametags. After all, they have the letters MD (for doctor of medicine) after their last names, right? But what if you see […]

What’s a Primary Care Physician (PCP)?

A primary care physician (PCP), or primary care provider, is a health care professional who practices general medicine. PCPs are our first stop for medical care. Most PCPs are doctors, […]

Talking to the Pharmacist

If your child is sick, you’ll probably have many questions to ask your doctor. But have you made a list of questions and concerns to share with your pharmacist? Your […]

Preparing Your Child for Visits to the Doctor

When they know they’re “going to the doctor,” kids might wonder or even worry about the visit. Whether they’re going to see their primary care doctor for a routine checkup or a […]