Medscape

Defibrillation Testing May Not Be Needed After S-ICD Implantation

When implanting a subcutaneous ICD, routine defibrillation testing could be safely skipped when using a scoring system to ...
CNN

Routine prenatal test revealed her ‘hidden cancer.’ A study suggests what doctors should watch for

What should have been one of the most joyous times of Dr. Naseem Khorram’s life turned into one of the most terrifying. The Los Angeles-based nephrologist was getting routine bloodwork during her ...

Routine blood test reveals cancer diagnosis before symptoms: 'Caught it early'

A Miami man credits a routine blood test with saving his life after early-stage colon cancer was found via colonoscopy, ...

Why are people turning to at-home blood testing? Meet SiPhox Health

SiPhox Health makes at‑home blood testing easy with up to 60 biomarkers starting at $99 — no needles, no lab visits, just ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Routine heart test saves active woman from Widowmaker

Gemini said In honor of Heart Health Month, Linda Brass shares her incredible story of survival, highlighting why routine screenings are a literal lifesaver for women. Despite feeling perfectly ...
Medscape

Routine Adrenal Testing Post-Prednisolone May Not Be Needed

Among 267 participants, only five (1.9%; 95% CI, 0.8-4.3%) had glucocorticoid therapy–induced adrenal insufficiency, with four of them having an AddiQoL-30 score ≤ 85. A total of 75 patients (34%; 95% ...
Yahoo

My routine eye test led to a cancer diagnosis

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elizabeth Craig was diagnosed with a brain tumour after a routine eye test. (Elizabeth Craig/SWNS) (Elizabeth Craig/SWNS) When ...