High Blood Pressure Screening
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the condition in which there is a strong force of blood being pumped through the body. This leads to wear
Tag: Preventative Screenings
Diabetes Screening
There are three forms of diabetes that exist: Gestational, Type I, and Type II. Gestational diabetes can occur in women during pregnancy, but typically resolves
Cholesterol Screening
Cholesterol is a substance in the blood that is an important component to healthy cells in the body. However, high cholesterol is dangerous because it increases the chance
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells begin to grow in the breast; these abnormal cells can then spread to the rest of the body. Hormone levels, lifestyle
Cervical Cancer Screenings
Cervical cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among women. Almost 14,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed every year in the United States. A major
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Several tests have been developed to help gastroenterologists screen for colon cancer. Since the majority of all colon cancers begin as polyps along the intestinal
Prostate Screening
Prostate cancer is a cancer specific to men. Several screenings are available to identify the presence of cancer within the prostate gland – even at