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Dialysis is a mechanical process that performs the work of healthy kidneys. Hemodialysis uses a human-made membrane (dialyzer) to

Toddler toilets help with toilet training. They are the right size for a child. Your child can use these aids until he or she is

Forceps are sometimes used when the baby is not moving down the birth canal (vagina). They can also be used to hurry delivery when

An epidural usually involves putting a sterile guide needle and a small tube (epidural catheter) into the space around the spinal

If you are nearsighted, objects in the distance appear blurry and out of focus. Most nearsightedness is caused by a natural change

Narrowed or blocked coronary artery Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle

The colon is also known as the large intestine. It starts with the cecum, which attaches to the small intestine, and ends with the

Photo credit: Jacqueline Littée, RN. All rights reserved. Signs of cancer may be found in the colon during a colonoscopy or

Photo credit: Jacqueline Littée, RN. Adapted with permission. All rights reserved. A polyp is a small growth of excess tissue that

A laparoscopic tubal ligation is done to permanently prevent a woman from getting pregnant. During this procedure, the doctor