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What is a bone mineral density test? This test, commonly known as a BMD, is an X-ray-like screening of your bone to find
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You’ve made it through many of the hard choices in your breast cancer treatment only to confront another major one: whether — and
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What’s a cervical cap? A cervical cap is the modern version of an ancient contraceptive technique. Through the centuries, women have used everything
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This procedure allows your healthcare provider to examine your bladder by looking into it with a tube called a cystoscope. The test is used for both diagnosis and treatment.
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