354 items found Clear All 26 of 45 pages Previous Page Next Page Eye Monitoring in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) Patient Education Articles Monitoring is necessary because the inflammation is not externally visible and a child might not be aware of vision changes until damage has been done. Pregnancy Testing Patient Education Articles All female patients age 12 or older or women who have a period, will need a pregnancy test before surgery. Growth Hormone Stimulation Testing Patient Education Articles Your child’s endocrinologist tests the pituitary gland to see how it is secreting (producing) growth hormone. Too little may cause short stature. Understanding Your Electromyogram (EMG) - Adult Patient Education Articles An EMG is an electrical test of the peripheral nervous system, which includes muscles, nerves, and their connections. LHRH Stimulation Testing Patient Education Articles The LHRH test is being done because there is concern about either early puberty or delayed puberty. Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) Patient Education Articles Manual Muscle Testing is a way to check muscular strength and is scored on a point scale. Muscle Biopsy Patient Education Articles A muscle biopsy is a test used to evaluate or diagnose certain types of neuromuscular disorders. Urological Ultrasound Exam Patient Education Articles If you have problems with your urinary systems, your urologist (a doctor who’s an expert in treating conditions of the urinary system) may order an ultrasound of your kidneys and bladder to check their size, shape and location.
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