Typically, a needle biopsy of the prostate gland is needed to determine if a man has prostate cancer. Additionally, a colonoscopy helps to confirm the presence of colon cancer. Researchers in Egypt were successful in confirming cancers using blood and … Continue reading
No single diagnostic test tells a physician that a patient has Alzheimer’s. However, medical histories can be taken, cognitive tests given, and other physical and neurological exams might hone in on dementia in general. https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/diagnosis/medical_tests. Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease … Continue reading
I have had an annual physical every year since 1968 – 31 of them were military aviation physicals. I believe they are valuable to your future health. Scans using computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography … Continue reading
I believe we all know people who currently have depression or bipolar disorder. When they are on their medicines, they appear as normal as most other people we know. It is hard to notice anything out of the ordinary. However, … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common disease associated with dementia. It affects over five million Americans. It has been a difficult disease to diagnose, even when people have early stages of cognitive difficulty. Recently published research in the Journal … Continue reading
I believe in preventive health care. As a result, I have additional tests done with my annual physical. One life-saving blood test that everyone should consider is the C-reactive protein (CRP) test. CRP is a protein synthesized by your liver. CRP … Continue reading