Hepatitis C: Fibroscan and liver biopsy
Find out what's involved when you have a fibroscan or a liver biopsy to assess the degree of liver fibrosis, and why cirrhosis is important. The post Hepatitis C: Fibroscan and liver biopsy appeared...
View ArticleDiet, telomeres and ageing: are they related?
Telomeres are the protective cap on the end of chromosomes which are linked to ageing. In the first piece of research of its kind, researchers investigated to what extent diet can influence telomere...
View ArticlePET scan: purpose and results
A PET (positron emission tomography) scan can be used to monitor small functional changes over time and even assess your response to treatment. The post PET scan: purpose and results appeared first on...
View ArticleVideo: Prostatitis – tests and diagnosis
What are the diagnostic tests you can expect if you have prostatitis? The post Video: Prostatitis – tests and diagnosis appeared first on myDr.com.au.
View ArticleVideo: Chronic prostatitis – tests and diagnosis
What are the diagnostic tests for men with chronic prostatitis? The post Video: Chronic prostatitis – tests and diagnosis appeared first on myDr.com.au.
View ArticleHealth checks for indigenous people
Every aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander person of any age can get a free health check done every year. It's called an indigenous health check. The post Health checks for indigenous people...
View ArticleVideo: How is a COVID-19 test done?
The test for COVID-19 is usually a nasopharyngeal swab. Dr Norman Swan explains how it's done. The post Video: How is a COVID-19 test done? appeared first on myDr.com.au.
View ArticleWhen should I get a colonoscopy?
What factors determine whether someone should have a colonoscopy? Professor Michael Boyer advises. The post When should I get a colonoscopy? appeared first on myDr.com.au.
View ArticleNewborn bloodspot screening
Newborn screening tests can detect rare but serious genetic or metabolic disorders in newborn babies. The post Newborn bloodspot screening appeared first on myDr.com.au.
View ArticleExercise stress tests
Exercise stress testing assesses the performance and capacity of the heart during exercise and is used to help diagnose or investigate heart disease. The post Exercise stress tests appeared first on...
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