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What is the meaning of a PET scan? Let's start with its definition, first of all, the name PET scan stands for Positron Emission Tomography. PET scan uses a radioactive tracer to detect the differences such as blood flow, use of oxygen, uptake of sugar molecules, and metabolism in organs and tissues. This procedure helps doctors to see how certain organs such as the lungs, brain, or heart are functioning. 

Chemotherapy is an advanced cancer treatment in which several medications are used to kill cancer cells. There are many different types of chemotherapy medication, but the main principal of them doesn't change. They basically stop cancer cells from reproducing and multiplying, which intercepts them from growing and spreading in the body.

What is LASIK eye surgery? LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a very popular laser eye surgery to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

It is a new generation of laser eye surgery, conducted by an ophthalmologist to improve the eyesight of patients and in many cases – to allow patients to get rid of the glasses. During LASIK eye surgery, a flap in the eye’s outer layer (epithelium) is created. The surgeon folds back the flap, then removes some corneal tissue underneath by the help of the laser. Then the flap is placed back, where the corneal tissue was removed.

European Renal Association, European Dialysis and Transplant Association and American Society of Nephrology together have declared that chronic kidney diseases affect more than 850 million people worldwide as of 2018. This is twice the number of diabetics and more than 20 times the number of people with cancer. 10.5 million people among them suffer from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and need dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Breast augmentation (boob job) is a popular cosmetic surgery that aims to change the patient’s breast size. Breast enhancement may also be performed to change the shape of breasts or restore their previous volume, lost due to dramatic weight loss or medical conditions. Breast augmentation is also called as augmentation mammoplasty. In the surgery, the fat extracted from the other body part of the patient through liposuction may be used as well as artificial implants (silicone, saline implants).

Gynecomastia surgery (or “male reduction mammaplasty” more technically) is a plastic surgery procedure to reduce breast size, flattening the chest contours, and improving the breast shape in men. Gynecomastia is a condition that affects boys and men through the development of large mammary glands. In serious cases of this condition, the weight of excess breast tissue may cause the breasts to sag and stretch the areola. In such severe cases, the position and size of the areola can also be improved, and excess skin may be removed. 

Most of us do not appreciate our health until we lose it. We think that if we feel fine, or we do not take medications regularly, we do not need any caution. However, to maintain our good health, doctors suggest that regular check-up is important.

Rhinoplasty, or nose job, is a plastic surgery basically conducted for nose reshaping. As it is also a type of cosmetic surgery procedure, it improves the shape and size of a person’s nose by bringing it into better proportion with the rest of the face. When performed by a qualified cosmetic surgeon, rhinoplasty is mostly a very satisfying procedure that patients notice their overall appearance has improved, with a natural look of their noses. 

Bone marrow transplant (hematopoietic stem cell transplantation) is a medical procedure performed to change bone marrow that has become nonfunctional caused by disease, infection, or chemotherapy with a new one. This procedure includes transplanting blood stem cells, which travel to the bone marrow where they produce new blood cells and promote the growth of new marrow. Healthy stem cells may come from a donor for bone marrow transplant or your own body.

Dental Crown also called a dental cap is a restoration technique that covers a tooth, front teeth or entire teeth. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that fit over a natural tooth for aesthetic or structural reasons. A crown may be more effective when a tooth is cracked, broken, or misshapen. A dental crown can also be considered as complementary for other dental procedures, such as bridges, root canals, and dental implants.