This video demonstrates how to test for trace amounts of blood in the patients stool. Trace amounts of blood in the stool can be sign of a number of problems, colon cancer being the most worrisome.

Cervical Cap for Birth Control

removal of a "toxic" phaeochromocytoma

Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia

Beating heart or "off pump" coronary artery surgery is the latest revolution in the management coronary disease. It is being embraced world-wide by increasing numbers of surgeons. Many of the advantages are subtle but reduced mortality, stroke, and bleeding as well as earlier discharge are well-established benefits. A cardiac stabiliser is mandatory for this surgery, most are single use only and very expensive, this one is multiple use and is saving many healthcare dollars

Although the success rate of dental implant is very high, there are about 10% of failure in all dental implantation. The cause is usually related to the bone quality of the implant site. Once the implant failed, it can be easily removed, wait for 6 weeks and re-implant again. It is easier to remove a failed implant than a natural tooth.

The back part of the upper jaw has the highest failure rate abotu 20% overall due to the presence of the sinus and the soft quality of bone.

Dr. Schreiber at Harper University Hospital pioneers a new minimally invasive treatment to prevent stroke in patients with carotid artery disease. ~ Detroit Medical Center

Clonus is tested for in the ankles by rapidly dorsiflexing the relaxed ankle joint.

Harper University Hospital has been accredited as a Bariatric Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons. By employing laparoscopy, this bariatric procedure is minimally invasive and results in quicker recovery time, as well as less scarring. ~ Detroit Medical Center

This high technology apparatus for the forearm is helping to restore hand movement in stroke patients. ~ Detroit Medical Center

Doctors at the Detroit Medical Center pioneer laparoscopy procedures and other minimally invasive techniques that result in less pain, fewer risks, and quicker recovery time for surgical patients. ~ Detroit Medical Center

Doctors at Detroit Medical Center are treating prostate cancer with cryoablation, an innovative procedure that freezes cancer cells and preserves surrounding tissue. Patients usually return home the same day as the treatment. ~ Detroit Medical Center

DMC Pediatric Heart Specialist Doctor Peter Karpawich is the first in the state to use minimally invasive surgery to repair a damaged pacemaker on a pediatric patient, helping her lead a more active, fulfilling lifestyle. ~ Detroit Medical Center

DMC Wound Care Specialist Doctor Bob Wilson uses the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber to supercharge the body's healing process from wounds, burns and infections. This new therapy works miracles on a young patient threatened with paralysis, and gets her back on the dance floor. ~ Detroit Medical Center

DMC Interventional Radiologist Doctor Bruce Wolf uses minimally invasive surgery called Balloon Kyphoplasty to bring relief to a patient suffering from severe back pain caused by spinal compression fractures. This new procedure is especially beneficial to patients suffering from osteoporosis. ~ Detroit Medical Center

After losing control of his entire right side from a massive stroke, a teenager overcomes a long, difficult, and uncertain recovery with courage, grit, and determination. ~ Detroit Medical Center

Losing Weight- Gaining Health with LapBand Surgery video

A DMC patient with urinary stress incontinence regains control with less-invasive surgery at DMC Sinai-Grace, performed by DMC Ob/Gyn specialist Dr. Korial Atty. ~ Detroit Medical Center

DMC pain management Specialists Drs. Renee Baugh and Mohamed Othman work to help patients manage and minimize pain, and restore a more satisfying lifestyle. ~ Detroit Medical Center