Twenty years ago, the mapping of the human genome promised new opportunities for genomic or genetic tests to predict, prevent and even treat disease, tailored to specific patient sub-populations. For ...

Otoscopy is the first step in any hearing exam. It is a clinical procedure used to visually inspect the structures of the ear, specifically the external auditory canal, tympanic membrane, and some ...

The new test will be available at urgent care clinics and doctors offices A new novel coronavirustest may make diagnosing COVID-19 as easy as the flu. The new point-of-care test, having just received ...

Quest Diagnostics may be the preferred lab your health insurance, doctors, or specialists use for blood work or other samples. We’re reviewing its sub-brand Quest Health, from which you can order your ...

An estimated 55 million people around the world are living with Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia. A newly published study from Sweden unveiled a blood test capable of detecting ...

Specialised and validated diagnostic tests for young children are harmless and will not put unnecessary strain on young ...

This past week, two patients came in with different versions of the same request. A healthy man in his late 40s brought in a printout of his exhaustive blood test panel and wanted my advice on how to ...