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BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk
Find out what to expect if you're considering a blood test to determine if you have an increased risk of breast cancer. Learn what your results might mean.
Antidepressants: Safe during pregnancy?
Medicines often are important for treating depression while pregnant. Weigh the risks and benefits with your health care team.
High-risk pregnancy: Know what to expect
Find out what to expect during a high-risk pregnancy and learn steps you can take to stay healthy.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why concussion screening is important
Concussion screening can help determine when athletes can return to play.
Sed rate (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
Sed rate is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body. It's often used to help diagnose conditions affecting your joints or muscles.
Pap smear
Pap smear is often recommended for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what abnormal Pap test results might mean.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?
The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD)
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this autoimmune disease that attacks nerve fibers in the body.
HPV test
The HPV test can help identify your risk of cervical cancer. Learn more about how to prepare and what your results may mean.
HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works
Learn about how the HPV vaccine works, who needs it and what side effects to expect.
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