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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.
Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting?
Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — appears to increase risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
Non-HDL cholesterol may be more important than cholesterol ratio.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this blood vessel disease, also called IgA vasculitis, that causes a purplish rash on the lower legs.
CT coronary angiogram
Learn about the risks and results of this imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
Bilirubin test
Find out what to expect from a bilirubin test — an important blood test that determines how your liver is functioning.
Ejection fraction: What does it measure?
This measurement, commonly taken during an echocardiogram, shows how well the heart is pumping. Know what results mean.
Chest X-rays
Learn what these chest images can show and what conditions they may uncover.
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