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New Maternal Blood Test Able to Identify Down Syndrome EarlyNow, there is a blood test available that would let pregnant women know early on whether or not their baby would be born with Down syndrome. Read on to learn more.
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Heart Disease Guidelines Recommend New Screening Tests for ChildrenThe controversial new guideline was issued by an expert panel with close financial ties to the pharmaceutical industry.
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ALT Blood TestGetting blood work done can be very intimidating, but knowing the purpose of the test can help ease your fears.
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AST Blood TestAn AST Blood test is one that doctors typically use to see if the problems you are having are related to your internal organs, more specifically, your liver.
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Skinner 'rocking the Shit Out of the Bull' Over Arum's Intent for World Anti-doping Agency to Conduct Blood-testing Over Pacquiao-Mayweather Affair?Annie Skinner, Media Relations Manager of USADA, must have misrepresented statements of facts relative to the true operations of USADA. -
Mayweather Does Not Cross Our Radar and Olympic Style Blood-testing is Okay - Arum"We are not going to make this into a cowboy situation," says Arum referring to Pacquiao-Mayweather issue on drug testing. -
Negative Celiac Blood Test, but Stool Sample Shows AntigliadinsWas your celiac blood test negative, but a stool sample positive for elevated antibodies for gluten? -
Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis with Simple Blood Test on HorizonNew research in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease hails the possibility of a simple blood test that can make this possible. -
Bad Veins: A Blood Test's Worst NightmareWhile those of us with bad veins don't exactly look forward to a blood draw, and the laboratory technician or phlebotomist is the last person we want to see, these few tips can help make the process a little easier and a little less stressful.
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Down's Syndrome: Blood Test in Early Pregnancy Could Replace Invasive Test MethodsA blood test detecting Down's syndrome in unborn babies could soon replace current invasive methods of testing. -
Blood Test May Revolutionize the Way Cancer is Detected and TreatedA blood test that "counts" the number of tumor cells circulationg throughout the body may help doctors develop new specialized treatments for cancer.
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Detect Cancer Through Blood Test Maybe?Could a simple blood test detect cancer, a lot of experts disagree. Just what are the main warning signs of cancer find out what experts say. -
Blood Test Shows Risk of Heart Disease DeathResearchers now say that a blood test can show significant increase in risk of dying from heart disease in middle-aged people.
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Can a Blood Test Tell If You Had Heart Attack?A simple blood test will tell if you had a heart attack. The blood test is for an enzymatic protein called troponin.
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The Pregnancy Hormone: Different Types of Pregnancy TestsThe pregnancy hormone is called chorionic gonadotropin (kohr-ee-ON-ihk goh-NAD-uh-TROH-puhn), or hCG,and is found in the urine.
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Four Blood Tests for Heart Disease RiskCan a blood test determine your risk of having a heart attack? Here are four blood tests for heart disease risk that offer valuable information about your chance of having a heart attack.
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Heart Attack Risk Predicted with Simple Blood Test: MPOWith exceptional accuracy, a simple blood test can predict heart attack: 95 percent of the time, actually.
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The Importance of Routine Blood TestMost people tend to believe that hospitals do nothing but "draw blood and bill patients." While this statement is correct, there's a reason behind the blood drawing madness.
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Is There a Blood Test for Multiple Sclerosis?Multiple sclerosis is a difficult disease to diagnose. Are there multiple sclerosis blood tests that make the diagnosis easier?
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Blood Tests for Kidney FunctionThere are several ways to determine kidney function through the blood. My article gives an overview on these tests.
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Role of the GGT Blood Test in Diagnosing Diseases and Disorders of the LiverIf your physician has ordered a GGT blood test, chances are he or she is either trying to confirm or rule out the possibility of a problem with the liver. Learn about how this test can help and associated tests.
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Blood Tests for Gallbladder DiseaseIf you show symptoms of gallbladder pain, the doctor may order blood tests. These tests can help determine if your symptoms are caused by gallbladder disease or something else. What is checked in blood tests for gallbladder disease?
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A Blood Test to Diagnose Depression?Could a blood test to diagnose depression be on the horizon? Find out how genetic profiling could be used to diagnose depression in the future.
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Stool Blood Test May Be More Cost Effective Than a ColonoscopyAn occult blood test of the stool may be more cost effective than a colonscopy, especially if there is no history of cancer in your family. You should get one or the other. If more people were tested, more lives could be saved.
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A Responce to the Blood Testing of MLB's Minor LeaguesThis is an article about the concept of blood testing in MLB's minor leagues
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Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay Blood Test: A Patient's GuideAn enzyme-linked immunoassay, also referred to as ELISA, is a blood test that is done to look for antibodies in the blood. An ELISA blood test is done to determine if you...
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How is Wegener's Granulomatosis Diagnosed?Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) can attack any organ in the body, but it is most noted for attacking the lungs, sinuses, and trachea, and sometimes it also attacks the kidneys and liver, but rarely does it attack other areas of the body.
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Blood Tests, X-rays & Scans Used to Diagnose Cor PulmonaleTo properly diagnose an individual with cor pulmonale, a doctor will need to do some blood tests, a chest x-ray, an echocardiogram, and possibly a CT scan of the chest, a right heart catheterization and a ventilation and perfusion scan of the lungs. -
Common Blood Tests Your Doctor May Order at Your Next Check UpBlood tests can tell your doctor a lot about what's going on inside your body. Here are some of the most commonly ordered blood tests and what they tell your doctor. -
Why Did Your Doctor Order a Complete Blood CountThe complete blood count is perhaps the most common blood test doctors order. Find out why your doctor ordered this test and what it can tell him.
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How to Understand Urinalysis, Diagnostic Blood TestsDo you know as much as you should about urine tests and diagnostic blood tests? If you don't, you will be unable to spot any errors that could lead to a misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatments.
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Chorionic Villus Sampling and Alpha-Fetoprotein Blood TestThere are different prenatal diagnostic tests ob-gyns usually recommend for high-risk pregnancy subjects. Two of these tests are discussed in this article.
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A Guide to Routine Prenatal Blood TestsSeveral blood tests are routine during prenatal care. This guide explains what routine prenatal blood tests check for, why they are needed, and what treatments will be offered based on the results. -
Diagnostic Blood Test (S-100B) Screens for Brain Injury or DamageHead injuries cause skull fractures and bleeding in or around the brain. The S-100B blood test detects brain injuries and skull fractures safer than a computer tomography scan.
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Microfluidics- a Ten Minute Blood TestBlood tests require a long time to come by and till then you have nothing to do except only waiting. This waiting period varies from one test category to the other due to varied complexities of processes of tests.
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Genital Herpes Blood Testing: Is it Really that Accurate?This article discusses the accuracy of the HerpesSelect ELISA testing and the need for reform in this highly sensitive field.
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Your Blood Test Shows You May Have Prostate Cancer...So What!Prostate cancer is not life threatening; you may out live it. The surgery can be worse, while the blood test for prostate cancer is full of problems.
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Safe Test for Down Syndrome and Other Genetic DisordersExpected in 2009, pregnant women will have safer & early diagnostic prenatal test for genetic disorder including Down syndrome, which occurs more frequently among older pregnant women.
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Complete Blood CountThe complete blood count (CBC) measures several values that can help your doctor diagnose medical conditions or determine the need for additional tests. Learn what this test measures and why it's ordered.
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Why Fasting Before a Blood Test is ImportantWhen you go to a doctor's office for a blood test, they will sometimes ask you not to eat for several hours before the test. This is done for very specific reasons which can effect the results of the test.
