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Frances Gatta

  • Freelance Healthcare and Life Sciences Writer, Freelance
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What Is a Cystoscopy and Why Is It Done?

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By Laura Martin, Frances Gatta
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A cystoscopy is a test to check the health of your urethra and bladder. You might also hear it called a cystourethroscopy or, more simply, a bladder scope. It’s an outpatient test, which means you can get it at your doctor’s office, a hospital, or a clinic and go home the same day. The doctor inserts a cystoscope into your urethra during a cystoscopy. A cystoscope is a long, thin, lighted instrument with a camera or viewing lens on the end.
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Birth Control Pill vs. Patch: Which Is Right for You?

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By Traci Johnson, Frances Gatta
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The birth control pill and patch are prescription birth control methods that contain hormones to keep you from getting pregnant. They work well at preventing pregnancy more than 99% of the time if you use them correctly. Hormonal birth control methods share similar side effects and risks. But there’s more to consider before you choose any birth control method. You’ll want to use one that’s best for your health and also easy to stick with. Birth control pills are medications you take by mouth.
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Cauda Equina Syndrome: An Overview

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By Tyler Wheeler, Annie Stuart, Frances Gatta
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Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious disorder. It affects about 1 in every 65,000 people, with equal frequency across all genders. This condition occurs when something compresses your spinal nerve roots, called the cauda equina. Cauda equina syndrome (CES) happens when spinal nerve roots called the cauda equina become compressed. Surgery is usually needed to prevent serious damage.
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