Quick Answer: The convenience of Cologuard’s at-home test comes with a catch: it only detects DNA markers, so a positive result always means a follow-up traditional colonoscopy anyway. Virtual colonoscopy skips that detour entirely, directly imaging the colon with no sedation, and only about 5% of patients ever need a
Start with Your Bone Density Scan in Beverly Hills or Santa Monica Osteoporosis is one of the most common and most underestimated conditions affecting adults over 50. It develops silently, without dramatic symptoms, until a fracture or a visible change in posture makes the problem impossible to overlook. At LSG
Summary: A CT coronary calcium score check provides your physician with a clear, measurable view of plaque buildup inside your arteries. Heart disease kills more Americans than any other condition, accounting for roughly 1 in every 5 deaths each year. Coronary artery disease develops over several years, produces no symptoms
For patients aged 45 and older, colorectal cancer screening is one of the most important steps in preventative care. If you are scheduled for screening or just beginning to research your options, one of the first questions that comes up is “how long before a colonoscopy should I stop eating?”
Colorectal cancer screening is one of the most effective preventive healthcare measures available today, and patients now have more than one option. The two most common screening methods that come up in clinical discussions are virtual colonoscopy and traditional colonoscopy. While these exams share the same goal of evaluating the
By Kate Madden Yee, AuntMinnie.com staff writer September 5, 2018 — A screening mammography program that begins when a woman is 40 and continues on an annual basis is the most effective for reducing mortality rates, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of