All Entries in the "Diagnosis & Tests" Category
Is My Heart Healthy?
You try to eat a healthy balanced diet, and get regular exercise. You control your blood pressure and have quit smoking. Still, you can’t help but wonder, “Is my heart healthy?” Fortunately, finding out is an easy task. Here’s how. As a part of your regular annual physical exam, you should have an annual heart [...]
Genetic Testing A New Technology
There are several questions when it comes to genetic testing. One such question is twofold. A debate is taking place on whether genetic testing is not only cost effective but whether it is beneficial to patients and doctors. Genetic testing can identify if there are any changes in your genes, proteins, or chromosomes. When a [...]
Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Procedure For Both Diagnosis And Treatment
Shoulder arthroscopy is a procedure used to diagnose a problem with the shoulder joint, and also to treat various conditions. As a treatment, it is used to correct shoulder dislocation, shoulder tendonitis and bursitis, osteoarthritis, a torn rotator cuff and to remove loose bodies, such as bone or cartilage, from the shoulder joint. Arthroscopy allows [...]
Home HIV Test Kits Are Not Accurate
Health Canada released a statement that advised not to rely on home testing HIV kits particularly the new Clean Testing HIV Home Kit because they have not been approved by medical licensure boards and can produce false results that may cause infected parties not to seek proper treatment. The federal department issued an advisory statement [...]
A1C May Be Set To Become The Standard Diabetes Test
Following recommendations by an international panel of experts, an improved diabetes diagnosis method may soon replace existing techniques. The new test for diabetes, called the haemoglobin A1C, is currently being used mainly to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatment. However, at a recent meeting of the American Diabetes Association, it was revealed that the A1C [...]
Why Would I Need To Have A Hysteroscopy?
If you are a man, you will never need a hysteroscopy, but as a woman, it may be necessary at some time in your life. A hysteroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows the doctor to inspect the inside of the uterus, to either diagnose a problem or treat a condition. A diagnostic hysteroscopy is [...]
Is It Safe To Undergo Cardiac Stress Testing?
Cardiac stress test, also called as treadmill test, is done by your health care provider to test the functioning of your heart. Cardiac stress testing can help your doctor to identify the abnormalities of your heart and helps to prevent serious heart problems. However, there are few risks associated with cardiac stress testing, which you [...]
The Echocardiogram Explained
If your doctor has asked you to have an echocardiogram performed, he or she probably suspects there may be a problem with your heart’s functioning. This is a serious concern and should not be taken lightly. Here you’ll learn more about the purpose and procedures associated with an echocardiogram. What is an Echocardiogram? When you [...]
Risks Involved In Bronchoscopy
When your doctor suspects any abnormal conditions such as cancer in your airways (lung cancer), he’ll recommend you to have a bronchoscopy. A bronchoscope is a thin viewing instrument used to examine your inside airways for abnormalities. Two types of bronchoscopes can be used to perform this test: flexible and rigid bronchoscope. A flexible bronchoscope [...]
Colposcopy Helps To Detect Cervical Cancer In Early Stages!
If there are any problems seen in the vagina or cervix during the pelvic examination or if there is any abnormal Pap smear, colposcopy is performed to know the reason of abnormalities. Colposcopy helps the physician to closely examine the genitals, vagina, and cervix. Colposcope is an instrument used for this procedure. This instrument consists [...]
