What is Melanoma?
...The diagnosis of melanoma is confirmed by taking a sample (biopsy) for testing. Treatment and prognosis both depend on the level of advancement of the condition at diagnosis; the earlier...
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Allergy Consultation
...the risk factors associated with allergies – These include genetic and environmental factors. For example, a person who lives with pets is more likely to develop allergic reactions due to...
What is Miscarriage?
...where possible. However, a cause is not always found as a result of testing. Not finding a cause for recurrent miscarriage is not necessarily a negative outcome: many people who...
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
...This condition is diagnosed by a specialist neurologist based on the symptoms, the physical examination, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Other tests might include testing individual nerve function,...
What is Ovarian Cancer Screening: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Clinical Oncology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2013:chap 89. National Cancer Institute. BRCA1 and BRCA2: cancer risk and genetic testing. Updated 1/22/2014. Available at: www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/BRCA. Accessed November 26,...
Biomechanical Assessment
...and activity level * *Observation:* Watching the individual perform certain movements and activities * *Range of Motion Testing:* Measuring the mobility of joints in various directions * *Strength Testing:* Assessing...
H. pylori and IBS: Is There a Link?
...evaluation. Your doctor may recommend testing for H. pylori if you have symptoms like unexplained stomach pain, ulcers, or if you are at risk for H. pylori infection. However, testing...
Scalp Biopsy for Hair Loss: Procedure, Purpose, and Side Effects
...scalp biopsy if they suspect a medical condition could be causing your hair loss. Many people lose their hair as they get older due to their genetics. But for some,...
What is Reactive Arthritis?
...acute inflammation or certain systemic conditions this includes: complete blood count acute phase reactants Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate) C-reactive protein (CRP) renal and liver function HLA-B27 testing...
What is Acute Gastritis?
...degeneration of individual cells. Performing a biopsy is also the standard method to determine whether the H. pylori bacterium is the underlying cause of gastritis. Additional tests Testing for H....