Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...
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What tests will my doctor use to diagnose vertigo?
Your doctor may use tests like the Dix-Hallpike maneuver, the head impulse test, the Romberg test, or the Fukuda-Unterberger ...
A new generation of blood tests promises to change the way doctors diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease. The tests offer a fast and easy way for physicians to learn whether a patient with symptoms ...
Dear Doctors: I heard there will be a saliva test to see who has a high risk of getting prostate cancer. I don’t see how saliva would have anything to do with your prostate gland. How does the test ...
The last time I considered buying a test stick to pee on was when I believed I was pregnant. Cut to present day, and now I can say with nearly 100% conviction that at the newly minted age of 53 and ...
One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
Why can't doctors agree on what's best for you? If you've ever received mixed advice from doctors or seen differing opinions expressed by professionals in the news, you're not alone.
One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
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