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Fecal occult blood test
Learn how doctors use fecal occult blood tests (FOBT), such as the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), to screen for colon cancer.
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.
Exercise for weight loss: Calories burned in 1 hour
Trying to lose weight or at least not gain more? Find out how many calories are burned by an hour walking, swimming or using the elliptical.
Esophageal manometry
This test involves placing a thin, pressure-sensitive tube through your nose into your esophagus to measure pressure as you swallow.
Endoscopic ultrasound
Learn about this imaging test that uses both endoscopy and ultrasound. The test helps diagnose diseases related to digestion and the lungs.
Ejection fraction: What does it measure?
This measurement, commonly taken during an echocardiogram, shows how well the heart is pumping. Know what results mean.
Doppler ultrasound: What is it used for?
A Doppler ultrasound measures blood flow and pressure in blood vessels.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Diagnosing Alzheimer's: How Alzheimer's is diagnosed
Even though there isn't a cure, early diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is important.
Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts
Find out what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue. Learn about additional breast cancer screening tests to consider.
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