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CT (CAT) Scan: Neck for Parents
A neck CT scan uses a special X-ray machine to make images of the soft tissues and organs of the neck, including the muscles, throat, tonsils, adenoids, airways, thyroid, and other glands.
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X-Ray Exam: Chest for Parents
A chest X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to take a picture of a person's chest, including the heart, lungs, diaphragm, lymph nodes, upper spine, ribs, collarbone, and breastbone.
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Blood Test: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) for Parents
A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) blood test helps evaluate kidney and liver function, sugar (glucose) and protein levels in the blood, and electrolyte and fluid balance.
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Biopsies for Parents
Doctors order biopsies to examine tissue or cells when they're concerned about a problem such as an infection, inflammation, or cancer.
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Blood Test: Basic Metabolic Panel for Teens
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a group of blood tests that provide doctors with clues about how the body is working. Find out why doctors do this and what's involved for teens.
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Blood Test: Complete Blood Count for Teens
This common blood test helps doctors gather information about a person's blood cells and how they're working. Find out why doctors do this test and what's involved.
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Health Care Providers: Radiologists for Parents
A radiologist is a doctor who views, analyzes, and interprets medical images. They consult with the patient’s primary doctor or specialist doctor about their findings.
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Health Care Providers: Allergists/Immunologists for Parents
An allergist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats asthma, allergies, or immune system conditions.
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How Can I Deal With My Asthma? for Teens
Asthma is more common these days than it used to be. The good news is it's also a lot easier to manage and control.
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How Can I Take Charge of My Own Medical Care? for Teens
Find out how to take charge of managing your medical care.