A groundbreaking study introduces new noninvasive screening tools that have the potential to greatly enhance patient comfort ...

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The assay detects aggressive prostate tumors in men on active surveillance for low-risk cancer, potentially helping them ...

Urinalysis is an examination of the urine that investigates the physical, chemical and microscopic characteristics of the urine, which is useful to in the diagnosis of various health conditions.

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

Your body typically uses glucose, or sugar, as its main source of energy. When cells don’t get the glucose they need, the body begins to use fat instead. Burning fat produces ketones, a type of acid ...

Like you, I don’t expect to pay for what I expect to be my wellness checkup. Under the Affordable Care Act, the exam is considered preventive and that means no copay or deductible is applied. Like a ...

This being an IT publication, we generally don't pay much attention to medical devices and diagnostic equipment unless there's, you know, actually an information component to the technology. We'll ...

Here are five things to avoid before a physical to ensure accurate exam and blood test results and an overall optimal visit with your doctor.

The increasing use of smart drugs or "nootropics" -- to boost academic performance -- could mean that exam students will face routine doping tests in future, suggests a recent paper. The increasing ...