Seniors, here are the top lab tests your doctor might forget

We have written before about which blood tests seniors should get and why routine testing changes outcomes. But what about ...

Routine health tests in your 30s: How early screenings for diabetes, thyroid, and fatty liver can prevent serious complications later

In a recent health initiative, professionals are calling on people in their 30s to make routine health tests a priority. Many ...

Routine blood test reveals cancer diagnosis before symptoms

A Miami man credits a routine blood test for saving his life. Ian Ferguson, 37, had no symptoms when he got standard blood ...

Routine blood tests may not always capture early disease risk; see what doctors suggest

Routine blood tests have long been the cornerstone of preventive health. They are great at detecting problems once they've ...
Medscape

Routine Adrenal Testing Post-Prednisolone May Not Be Needed

Among 267 participants, only five (1.9%; 95% CI, 0.8-4.3%) had glucocorticoid therapy–induced adrenal insufficiency, with four of them having an AddiQoL-30 score ≤ 85. A total of 75 patients (34%; 95% ...
Yahoo

Routine prenatal test revealed her ‘hidden cancer.’ A study suggests what doctors ...

Dr. Naseem Khorram learned that she had cancer through routine prenatal blood testing during her second pregnancy. What should have been one of the most joyous times of Dr. Naseem Khorram’s life ...