During the original show up through the 1970s, the show primarily covered Dr. Steve Hardy (John Beradino) and his friend, Nurse Jessie Brewer (Emily McLaughlin).
A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue or cells so that they can be examined by a pathologist, usually under a microscope. A specialist trained to examine a sample of tissue for signs and extent of disease under a microscope is called a pathologist.
What is a liver biopsy? A biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from a part of your body. The sample is looked at under a microscope, or tested in other ways. A liver biopsy is a common procedure when a small sample of liver tissue is removed. A liver biopsy is done to diagnose and monitor certain conditions of your liver. For example, cirrhosis, some metabolic liver disorders, or inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) which can be due to various causes.