An abdominal ultrasound is one of the most commonly used imaging tests for investigating abdominal symptoms. It is safe, quick, does not use ionising radiation and can provide valuable information about several organs.
But patients often ask an important question: “My ultrasound was normal. Does that mean everything in my abdomen is normal?”
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Many people think vaccination ends with childhood. Once school vaccinations are complete, vaccines may not be discussed again until there is an injury requiring a tetanus shot or an outbreak of an infectious disease.
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Preventive healthcare refers to methods of diagnosing diseases before any external symptoms appear. One such method that has been gaining popularity in recent years is the whole-body MRI, which allows examination of several different parts of the body in one go.
Nevertheless, a whole-body MRI should not be viewed as a substitute for other established procedures of screening. Rather, the efficacy of the MRI will depend a lot on the patient’s particular circumstances.
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Turning 50 often changes the way we think about health. You may feel completely well, yet the risk of conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis and certain cancers generally increases with age.
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Flu is well-known to confuse with a common cold. Flu, however, is a much more serious infection and may cause complications with severe symptoms mostly in high-risk groups.
In order to protect against flu symptoms and avoid complications, it is necessary to know everything about the disease and the importance of flu vaccination.
Hydration has been simplified to following a piece of advice that states: just “drink more water.” However, there is much more to hydration than that. It requires a proper combination of water and electrolytes such as sodium that the body uses to do its job.
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Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, muscles and several normal functions of the body. With growing awareness about vitamin D deficiency, testing has become increasingly common. Many people now include a vitamin D test in routine health check-ups even when they have no symptoms.
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Due to wide road lanes and uninterrupted traffic flow, many feel that highways are safer in comparison to the regular roads of India. The experience of driving on Indian highways, however, during the night, reveals certain characteristics of driving that one should be aware of.
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Due to wide road lanes and uninterrupted traffic flow, many feel that highways are safer in comparison to the regular roads of India. The experience of driving on Indian highways, however, during the night, reveals certain characteristics of driving that one should be aware of.
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The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck that has a significant impact on your body. It regulates metabolism, energy level, body temperature, heart rate, mood, weight, digestion, menstrual health and even fertility. When the thyroid is not functioning properly, symptoms can be confusing and similar to those of everyday tiredness, stress, aging and/or lifestyle-related changes.
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