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  1. X-ray examinations

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

  2. Barium tests

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

  3. Bone density testing

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

  4. Coronary angiogram

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

  5. Food irradiation

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

  6. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)

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

  7. Perthes' disease

    Most children with Perthes' disease eventually recover, but it can take anywhere from two to five years.

  8. CT scan

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

  9. Medical procedures - non-surgical

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

  10. Cancer treatments - radiotherapy

    Radiotherapy uses precisely targeted x-rays to destroy cancer cells while reducing the impact of radiation on healthy cells.

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