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This handout explains bone densitometry (also called a DEXA scan), an exam to assess bone health and fracture risk. It includes how the scan works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the results.

This handout explains a bone scan, a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure used to assess abnormalities of the bones and joints. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how it works, how it is done, what the patient may feel during the scan, and how to get the results.

This handout explains bone X-rays, which are done to assess bone injuries. How the exam works, how it is performed, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and receiving results are discussed.

This handout explains brachytherapy and drug-coated balloon therapy. It includes how doctors diagnose and evaluate in-stent restinosis at University of Washington Medical Center.

This handout explains a DaTscan: how it works, how to prepare, how the scan is done, and how to get your results.

This handout offers information for families and loved ones of patients. It explains how doctors determine that a person is dead based on their brain function.

This handout explains a brain perfusion scan, used to detect altered blood flow of the brain. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how the scan works, how it is done, what the patient may feel during the scan, and how to get the results.

This handout explains the brainstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP) test, which measures how well sound travels from the ear to the brain and how the brain, especially the brainstem, responds to sound.

This handout describes how to prepare for a branched thoracic endovascular aortic repair (B-TEVAR) and what to expect afterward. This surgery is done to repair a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA). A TAAA is a bulge (aneurysm) in part of the aorta that goes from your chest to your belly. 

This handout explains the words on breast biopsy results, such as "benign," "increased risk," and "malignant." It lists the types of conditions that fall into each of these result categories. It also includes a brief overview of the types of non-invasive and invasive breast cancer.

This handout explains breast care after the loss of a baby. Included are reassurances about the grieving process, suggestions to help with breast engorgement, signs that require a call to the doctor, quotes from other bereaved mothers, and a list of helpful resources.

This handout explains how to monitor your breast health after your treatment for breast cancer. Breast imaging surveillance uses mammography and other imaging to help your doctors find any second cancer early. Finding second breast cancer early can help increase survival.

This handout explains the most common procedures that are used at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) to reconstruct a breast after a mastectomy. Included are expected timelines, benefits and drawbacks, and illustrations showing the different types of surgery.

This handout explains breast reduction (mastopexy) surgery. It includes how to prepare for the operation and what to expect afterward. It also gives precautions and self-care instructions about the incision, wound care, drains, showering, going home, activity level, healing process, pain management and return to work.