Oct 30, 2023 · A kidney biopsy involves taking a small sample of tissue from the kidney. Cells from the kidney can then be looked at in detail. Written by a GP.

Jul 25, 2022 · Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tubes were first described in 1980 for use in children. They are increasingly used for enteral nutrition.

Apr 29, 2025 · Enteral feeding is the delivery of a nutritionally complete feed, containing protein, carbohydrate, fat, water, minerals and vitamins, directly into the stomach

Nov 8, 2023 · Coronary angioplasty is a treatment to widen narrowed sections of the heart (coronary) arteries. It is also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It involves …

Feb 24, 2025 · A pelvic abscess most commonly follows acute appendicitis, or gynaecological infections or procedures. Written by a GP.

Sep 12, 2017 · Adding info about my recovery for someone who may be searching at a later date. After laparoscopic surgery with liver resection to remove large 18-22cm simple cyst I felt better …

Feb 1, 2025 · Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker. It is also called an angiotensin-II receptor antagonist, or an AIIRA. You will have been prescribed losartan for one of the …

Jun 11, 2023 · Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is one of the two coronary revascularisation techniques currently used in the treatment of coronary heart disease.

Aug 25, 2022 · Antiplatelet drug is a generic term, describing agents which decrease platelet aggregation and inhibit thrombus formation. Antiplatelet drugs are antiaggregant.

Jul 31, 2017 · A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube is a way to give food, fluids and medicines directly into the stomach by passing a thin tube through the skin and into …