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HEALTH SCREENING

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REGULAR HEALTH CHECKS CAN KEEP YOU HEALTHY AND HEAD OFF MAJOR PROBLEMS. READER S DIGEST HAS THE RUN-DOWN ON THE SCREENING TESTS THAT HELP YOU STAY IN TOP FROM

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TEST

DESCRIPTION

FREQUENCY

COMMENTS

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2 YRS

DENTAL CHECK-UP

REGULAR EXAMINATION BY A DENTIST

EVERY 12 MONTHS

TIMINING VISITS SHOULD BE ASSESSED BY DENTIST ON A CASE BY-CASE...more

If you are more than 35 yrs of age, you must screen urself for diabetes annually. Fasting blood sugar is only you need to do. If fasting blood sugar is between 100 to 125 mg/dl you are pre-diabetic and if fasting blood sugar is more than 126 mg/dl, you are diagnosed with diabetes. So get your fasting blood sugar done and consult a doctor if its more than the normal range.

Good healthy life style is the mantra for cancer free life.

Cervical cancer is one of the major health concern in India. To curb this up, cervical cancer screening is done in reproduction age group patients to diagnose it. It is a one-minute painless opd procedure in which secretion around the cervix is taken for testing. It is called a pap smear test. Another more specific test is liquid-based cytology (LBC) which is also done in a similar way. The report comes within 2 days. Cervical cancer vaccine comes in the form of injections. Total 3 doses of inje...more

Scientists are constantly devising tests in order to detect cancers before the signs and symptoms are seen. These tests are known as screening tests. The objective of a screening test is:

1. reduce the number of people who will die from the disease (eliminate deaths due to cancer)
2. reduce the development of cancer

Each cancer has its own different kind of screening tests. Not all screening tests are effective but they do give a general idea.

Prostate cancer screening should be done for all males after 45 yrs of age.

Cervical cancer refers to the type of cancer that spreads through abnormal cells, which may be found in the lining of the cervix. This affects the lower part or the womb of the body. This may also be medically known as the uterine cervix. This kind of cancer is considered one of the most preventable ones. There are various kinds of screening tests that can help in early detection so that the symptoms become clear and the problem can be treated before the cancer spreads or malignancy sets in. more

Cervical cancer refers to the type of cancer that spreads through abnormal cells, which may be found in the lining of the cervix. This affects the lower part or the womb of the body. This may also be medically known as the uterine cervix. This kind of cancer is considered one of the most preventable ones. There are various kinds of screening tests that can help in early detection so that the symptoms become clear and the problem can be treated before the cancer spreads or malignancy sets in. more

"In this article we will be discussing about what cervical cancer screening is and various
other information about it.

What is cervical cancer screening?
Cervical Cancer Screening has been used to detect changes in the different cells of the
cervix which can lead to a serious cancer. The cervix is a kind of open which leads to
the uterus and is situated at the top of the vagina. Cervical screening includes the
method of cervical cytology and some other women might al...more

Breast cancer is usually genetic in nature and it may affect women whose mother or grandmother may have suffered from the disease. This disease may start from the inner portion of the milk duct, in which case it is called ductal carcinoma. In case the cancer initiated through the lobules, it is called lobular carcinoma. In order to find the existence of the disease on a timely basis, it is imperative to get regular screening done. This can also prevent the disease and its spread. Read on to find...more