Breast reduction is an operation that can be done for health or aesthetic reasons. Read all about it!
Breast implants are plastic pads that are inserted into the breast. Learn more about the procedure and the possible risks of breast implants.
A bypass is the artificial bypassing of a narrowed blood vessel. Find out where, how and when a bypass operation is performed here!
Chemotherapy fights cancer cells with drugs. Find out more about the use, procedure and possible risks.
Chemotherapy does not differentiate between healthy and diseased cells. These chemotherapy side effects are possible.
A cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder. Read here in which cases the operation is necessary and how it works.
A chiropractor solves joint blockages with special hand movements, especially in the spine. Read more about chiropractic!
A cochlear implant is an electronic inner ear prosthesis. It enables deaf people to hear. Read all about it!
CPAP is a breathing aid method. This creates increased pressure in the airways. Read all about it!
Debridement is usually the surgical cleaning of a wound. Read everything you need to know about the procedure!
Dialysis - Diet: Diet plays an important role in dialysis. Read more about diet during dialysis!
Dialysis is an artificial blood wash. It removes harmful substances from the body. Read more about dialysis!
In peritoneal dialysis, the peritoneum serves as the body's own filter membrane for the blood. Read more about peritoneal dialysis here!
If the metered aerosol is used incorrectly, too little active ingredient will get into the lungs. Read more about the dosage aerosol application here!
During hemodialysis, a device with a membrane filters and cleans the blood outside the body. Read more about hemodialysis!
With an enema, liquid is passed through the anus into the intestine. Read here what this can be good for and what risks it entails.
In electrotherapy, electrical current is used for therapeutic purposes, for example to relieve pain. You can find out all about it here!
TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and describes a gentle variant of electrotherapy. Read all about it!
Ultrasound therapy uses sound waves to generate heat. Read all about it!
The Emmert-plasty is the standard surgical procedure for the treatment of ingrown nails. Read all about it!