Search results

An x-ray examination uses a special machine to take two-dimensional pictures of internal body structures to help diagnose conditions or injuries.

The facts about fragile X syndrome are complicated, and parents and family members are invited to ask their doctor to refer them to a genetics clinic.

The CT scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays and digital computer technology to create detailed images of the body.

Around 95 per cent of babies born with developmental dysplasia of the hip can be successfully treated.

Most procedures that measure bone density are quick and pain-free.

Barium tests are used to examine conditions of the digestive tract such as reflux, narrowing or ulceration.

A coronary angiogram is the most accurate diagnostic test for a range of heart problems, including coronary heart disease.

Food irradiation can kill insects, moulds and bacteria, but it cannot kill viruses.

The pancreas helps to digest food, particularly protein.

Non-surgical procedures are used to diagnose, measure or treat problems such as disease or injury