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Hernia Repair Surgery
A bulge in your abdomen or groin may be a hernia. Learn when you might need surgery to treat it and what to expect during and after a hernia repair procedure.
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Can Lab Tests Steer You Wrong?
The Food and Drug Administration does not review all laboratory tests for health problems, especially home tests. Here's what you should know and what you can do.
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What Is Cardiac Catheter Ablation?
Cardiac catheter ablation, a minimally invasive procedure, can treat a variety of irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias.
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Why Your Healthcare Provider Asks for a Urine Sample
Although peeing in a cup during a visit to your doctor may be annoying, a urine test can reveal markers of health problems. Here's what you should know.
Online Follow-Up with Surgery Patients Is on the Rise
Patients are more likely to keep pre- and post-surgical virtual appointments. Uploading photos for healthcare providers works, too. Here's what you should know.
Tests You Probably Don’t Need
Unnecessary screening increases costs, and you as a patient waste your time and energy, as well as any cash you spend. Here are some tests you don’t need.
Weight-Loss Surgery Can Trigger Problem Drinking
After weight-loss surgery, women who drink two alcoholic drinks can feel like they downed four. And it happens quickly. Here's what you should know.