The leading causes of death in the United States (U.S.) are heart disease and strokes.…
Browsing: Tests and Testing
Carol Gee had been using two different types of insulin injections as well as a pill to control her type…
Pros and Cons of PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer
PSA testing for prostate cancer is controversial. Many say as a screening tool it’s inaccurate and mostly beside the point because of how slowly it most often grows. Others find value in it.
Can You Trust Genetic Tests for Meds?
Last week, the FDA approved yet another direct-to-consumer pharmacogenetic test. This one will help determine how your body metabolizes medications…
Here’s the promise: A simple diagnostic test, taken in a doctor’s office or even a drug store, will predict which…
In order for a drug to be approved by the FDA, a pharmaceutical company must demonstrate that the drug is…
By Sarah Kiley Watson Side Effects Public Media For most women under 65, a visit to the gynecologist often includes…
Clinical trial results are almost always listed in government sources, but many never make it into published literature, where they…
The FDA has approved the first at-home genetic test for breast cancer risk. For the first time, the agency authorized…
Concerns Arise: At-Home Breast Cancer Test
What could be negative about an at-home test that can determine if you are at elevated risk for developing several…
Babies conceived via vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are at a higher risk of experiencing congenital heart…
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