Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Blood Test
What is the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Blood Test? The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) blood test measures the level of hCG hormone present in a sample of your blood. hCG is produced during pregnancy. Your doctor may refer to the hCG blood test by another name, such as the: . Beta-hCG blood test . […]
Blood Tests for Infertility
If you’re a woman who is 35 years old or younger and have been unable to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse, or after six months if you’re over 35, you and your partner should have a full physical and medical evaluation with a Reproductive Endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in infertility diagnosis and […]
Immunotherapy
What is Immunotherapy? Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that engages your immune system to fight the disease. The treatment is sometimes called biological therapy. Before Immunotherapy What is the immune system? Your immune system is made up of various organs, antibodies (proteins) and immune cells that work together to fight disease and infections. Immune […]
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Test
What is a Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Level Test? Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is an important part of the reproductive system. It’s responsible for the growth of ovarian follicles. Follicles produce estrogen and progesterone in the ovaries and help maintain the menstrual cycles in women. In men, FSH is a part of the development of the gonads […]
Pregnancy Tests
What is a Pregnancy Test? A pregnancy test is a way to determine if you’re pregnant by looking at the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your body. From the very beginning of pregnancy, your body starts to go through changes to support growth in the grouping of cells that will develop into […]
BMI for Bariatric Surgery
Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery? Research supports the benefits of weight loss surgery for those with a BMI between 35 and 39.9 with obesity related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis and other obesity related conditions. You could be a candidate for surgical weight […]
Refractive Errors
Iran is the best destination for eye treatment. In today’s world, human health, especially visual health, is of great importance, which has led many people to seek the best doctors and the safest ways to treat refractive errors. With the best medical services, the most experienced ophthalmologists and the most equipped hospitals, Iran has been […]
lengthening over nails lon method and holyfix method
Comparison between Lengthening over Nails (LON) Method and Holyfix Method in Limb Lengthening Surgery “LON” stands for” lengthening over nails “, which literally means that the bones are distracted or lengthened with an internal nail; however the bones are lengthened using a mono-lateral type external fixator device; similar to the one used in the Holyfix […]
Ventricular Septal Defects VSD
What is a Ventricular Septal Defect? A ventricular septal defect is a condition where you’re born with a hole in the wall between the two lower chambers of your heart. Often shortened to VSD, this condition is the most common congenital (meaning you have it when you’re born) heart defect and often happens alongside other […]
Chronic Sinusitis
What is Chronic Sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis occurs when the spaces inside your nose and head (sinuses) are swollen and inflamed for three months or longer, despite treatment. This common condition interferes with the way mucus normally drains, and makes your nose stuffy. Breathing through your nose may be difficult, and the area around your […]