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Eye dilation: Necessary with every eye exam?
Eye dilation is part of a comprehensive eye exam. How often you need it depends on your age and health risks.
Blood glucose monitors: What factors affect accuracy?
Consider these factors when measuring blood sugar levels with blood glucose monitors.
Cholesterol level: Can it be too low?
A high cholesterol level is unhealthy — rarely, very low cholesterol may pose risks, too.
Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
Non-HDL cholesterol may be more important than cholesterol ratio.
Thyroid peroxidase antibody test: What is it?
A thyroid peroxidase antibody test can help determine the cause of thyroid disease.
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
Ejection fraction: What does it measure?
This measurement, commonly taken during an echocardiogram, shows how well the heart is pumping. Know what results mean.
Atypical cells: Are they cancer?
Atypical cells appear abnormal, but they aren't necessarily cancerous.
Small cell, large cell cancer: What this means
Cancer cells are classified by how they look under a microscope. Learn common terms used to describe cancer cells.
Cancer survival rate: What it means for your prognosis
No one can predict the future, but cancer survival rates can give you an idea of your prognosis. Should you pay attention to them?
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