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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a type of therapy that uses electrical stimulation to treat neurological conditions, such as Parkinson disease (PD), tremors, and dystonia. It can ease symptoms and decrease the amount of medicines you need, and improve your quality of life.

This blood test measures the amount of adrenocorticotripic hormone (ACTH) the pituitary gland produces.

This test measures the amount of calcium in your blood. It can be used to diagnose many conditions, such as kidney disease.

This test looks for the bacteria that cause gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease.

This test looks for DNA of gonorrhea bacteria in a sample of bodily fluid. It can distinguish between an infection caused by gonorrhea and one caused by chlamydia.

This test looks for a certain protein made by your immune system. The test can help tell whether you have an autoimmune disease.

More than 22 million Americans are involved in some form of helping elderly family members or friends with their daily routines. If you're part of this group, whether you call yourself a caregiver, or simply a good daughter or son, you know that caring for an aging parent or friend has its rewards and its trials.

Detailed information on the most common types of skin conditions, including laser surgery for skin conditions

If initial tests and exams strongly suggest that you have ovarian cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.