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What is meniscus transplant surgery? Meniscus transplant surgery is a type of surgery that replaces your missing or damaged meniscus with a meniscus from a cadaver donor. The surgery usually…

What is a robotic hysterectomy? Hysterectomy is surgery to remove a person’s uterus. This surgery can be done through small incisions using a thin, lighted scope with a camera on…

Does this test have other names? Triiodothyronine test, T3 test, thyroid function test, FT3 What is this test? This blood test measures the level of the hormone triiodothyronine (T3) in…

Does this test have other names? Antibody to HCV, anti-HCV What is this test? A hepatitis C antibody test is used to find out if you are infected with the…

What is lumbar disk disease? The vertebral column, or backbone, is made up of 33 vertebrae that are separated by spongy disks. The spine is divided into 4 areas: …

Becoming healthy before becoming pregnant Preconception nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Factors such as your weight compared with your height and what you eat can play…

Does this test have other names? FAI What is this test? A free androgen index (FAI) is a ratio figured out after a blood test for testosterone. It’s used to…

What is a lumbar disk replacement? A lumbar disk replacement is a type of back or spine surgery. Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae that are stacked…

What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is when you have 3 or more health problems that put you at higher risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It is also…

Does this test have other names? hepatitis screen; hepatitis A ab screen; hepatitis A antibody (HAAb), IgM antibody; hepatitis B ab screen; hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb); IgM antibody; hepatitis…