Search Page

In the side-lying position, you and your baby lie on your sides facing each other. You can place pillows behind the baby's back

A transabdominal ultrasound is used to look at the pelvic organs. Gel is placed on your abdomen. Then a small, handheld unit

A transrectal ultrasound is used to look at the prostate gland and other pelvic organs in men. A thin probe called a transducer is

Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that affects males. Klinefelter syndrome occurs when a boy is born with one or more

Nearly all ectopic pregnancies develop in an area of a fallopian tube. In rare cases, an ectopic pregnancy develops in the cervix

An orthotic insole is a molded piece of rubber, plastic, or other material that you insert into your shoe. It corrects the

Put some marbles, dice, or small smooth rocks on the floor next to a cup. Sit in a chair, and use the toes of your affected foot

Adapted from the National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health. Available online: http://www.nei.nih.gov A Snellen

Peritoneal dialysis uses a natural filter inside your body-the lining of your belly, called the peritoneal membrane-to remove

During kidney transplant surgery, a healthy kidney (donor kidney) replaces your own diseased kidneys, which may or may not be