Having a colon polyp is both bad and good news, according to Pratima Dibba, MD, a gastroenterologist at Medical Offices of Manhattan. The bad news? It means a small clump of cells has grown on the lining of colon that shouldn’t be there. The good news? Discovering the growth during a colonoscopy means doctors can… Continue reading Don’t Overlook This Screening Test
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A Simpler Way to Detect Alzheimer’s
A new blood test can accurately predict the presence of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, making a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s easier, according to a new study funded in part by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Published in Neurology, the study analyzed the ability of a blood test to predict the presence of Alzheimer’s disease-associated… Continue reading A Simpler Way to Detect Alzheimer’s
How to Test Skin Care Products
With so many skin care products available, including cleansers, moisturizers and cosmetics, it can be difficult to know which products to choose. While understanding your skin type can help you choose products formulated for your skin, it’s still possible that you’ll end up with a product that irritates your skin. Sometimes, a skin care ingredient,… Continue reading How to Test Skin Care Products
Most American Kids Lack Cardio Fitness
Nearly 60% of American children do not have healthy cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), a key measure of physical fitness and overall health, according to “Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Youth – An Important Marker of Health,” a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association (AHA), published in the Association’s flagship journal Circulation. CRF, also referred to as… Continue reading Most American Kids Lack Cardio Fitness
COVID-19 Testing Basics
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to address the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and keep you and your family informed on the latest developments. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions from consumers about testing: Q: Is there a test for COVID-19? A: Yes. The FDA has authorized two different types… Continue reading COVID-19 Testing Basics
FDA Issues Approval for New Kind of COVID-19 Test
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 antigen test, a new category of tests for use in the ongoing pandemic. These diagnostic tests quickly detect fragments of proteins found on or within the virus by testing samples collected from the nasal cavity using swabs. The… Continue reading FDA Issues Approval for New Kind of COVID-19 Test
COVID-19: Update on Search for New Tests
One of the top concerns in the COVID-19 pandemic has been getting enough tests for people who may have the illness. The federal Food and Drug Administration said it has worked with 270 test developers who are going to submit emergency use authorizations (EUA) requests to the FDA. In a news release the FDA said… Continue reading COVID-19: Update on Search for New Tests
What You Need to Know about Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common problem caused by noise, aging, disease, and heredity. People with hearing loss may find it hard to have conversations with friends and family. They may also have trouble understanding a doctor’s advice, responding to warnings, and hearing doorbells and alarms. According to the National Institute on Aging, approximately one in… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Hearing Loss
Newborn Syphilis Is on The Rise
Cases of congenital syphilis, passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery, have more than doubled since 2013. The number of reported cases jumped from 362 in 2013 to 918 in 2017, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The 2017 figure… Continue reading Newborn Syphilis Is on The Rise
Measuring Memory
Researchers have come up with a simple test that can yield profound results. The word-recall quiz accurately predicted whether people had elevated brain levels of beta-amyloid, a protein that has been linked with the increased risk of mild cognitive impairment and the development of Alzheimer’s. The investigators say they hope the procedure, which puts pressure… Continue reading Measuring Memory
More Senior Patients Should Be Tested for Influenza
Adults 65 and older who are hospitalized for fever or respiratory symptoms are less likely to have a flu test than younger patients – an especially sobering finding given the seriousness of this year’s flu season. The research, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, is especially important given the fact that the… Continue reading More Senior Patients Should Be Tested for Influenza
A Popular Fertility Test May Not Be Accurate
A commonly used fertility test may not be an accurate predictor of future pregnancy, according to new research The findings, published in the Journal of The American Medical Association (JAMA), bring into question the efficacy of the AMH (Anti-Mϋllerian Hormone) test, a procedure that determines a woman’s “ovarian reserve” – the number of eggs she… Continue reading A Popular Fertility Test May Not Be Accurate
Widely Used Heart-Attack Test Said to Be Ineffective
New research indicates that a widely ordered blood test has no efficacy in evaluating patients with suspected heart attack. The investigation was done by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic; it ompiled peer-reviewed evidence and crafted a guideline designed to help physicians and medical centers stop the use… Continue reading Widely Used Heart-Attack Test Said to Be Ineffective
The Latest on Pancreatic-Cancer Diagnosis
Pancreatic cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death in the United States, recently surpassing breast cancer, according to an article in the Mayo Clinic News Network. The article cites statistics that 53,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are expected by the end of 2016, and an estimated 42,000 deaths occur annually. “Although… Continue reading The Latest on Pancreatic-Cancer Diagnosis
Progress in Diagnosing Pre-Diabetes
Professional organizations don’t agree on how to define pre-diabetes, a condition that indicates a patient is likely to develop type 2 diabetes and its potential complications in the near future. For example, the American Diabetes Association recommends using hemoglobin A1C or glucose levels to diagnose pre-diabetes, while the World Health Organization recommends physicians use glucose… Continue reading Progress in Diagnosing Pre-Diabetes
Caregiving and Atrial Fibrillation
Many people associate cardiovascular disease solely with blocked arteries and heart attacks. However, over five million people suffer with electrical problems of the heart—a complex condition called atrial fibrillation. Most common in the elderly, AFib, as it’s known, comes in various forms; some come and go while some are persistent and even permanent, but they… Continue reading Caregiving and Atrial Fibrillation
Diagnosing Lactose Intolerance
Is it possible to become lactose intolerant at a later age? What should you do about lactose intolerance? According to the experts at Mayo Clinic, lactose intolerance can develop any age. It might be triggered by another medical condition like Crohn’s disease, or there may be another cause. Dr. Rohit Divekar, Allergic Diseases, Mayo, suggests… Continue reading Diagnosing Lactose Intolerance
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer – and New Research
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women, according to the Mayo Clinic. Roughly 140,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the United States each year. Because of its frequency, it’s essential to know about the illness, its symptoms and its treatment. Here, colorectal surgeon Heidi Nelson,… Continue reading What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer – and New Research