An eye exam is a detailed check of your eyes and eye health. About one in four children in the U.S. have an undiagnosed or untreated vision problem. Poor vision and blindness are frequent in older people, too. Although there are benefits of a vision screening vs. eye exam, both are ...
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【小题2】How do some researchers now look at routine cancer screening for the elderly? A.It adds too much to their medical bills. B.It helps increase their life expectancy. C.They are doubtful about necessity. D.They think it does more than good. 【小题3】What...
Screening is a test done to find lung cancer early. Screening may be recommended if you are a heavy smoker or you quit within the past 15 years. A heavy smoker means at least 1 pack each day for 20 years or 2 packs each day for 10 years. You can have screening if you are at lea...
Screening is harmful when patients are given an incorrect diagnosis. False positive results create anxiety and discomfort and often incur risk and cost from additional testing or treatment for a disease which does not exist. False negative results provide reassurance when there actually is a disease ...
A prostate exam is a screening tool to help your doctor check for signs of prostate cancer. It involves a digital rectal exam (DRE), where a doctor checks for physical changes to your prostate, and a PSA blood test, which measures antigens in your blood that could signal prostate cancer....
Your provider will use a speculum to open your vagina. He or she will check the size and shape of your uterus. At your first prenatal visit, you may also have a Pap smear. This is a test to check your cervix for abnormal cells. Blood tests may be done to check for any of the ...
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The annual physical exam is a great opportunity to refocus your attention on prevention and screening: Colorectal cancer screening.At age 45, it's time to begin regular screening for colorectal cancer. People with immediate family members with colorectal cancer or other risk factors may need to b...
A pelvic exam or genital examis done to check for signs of an STI. Your provider will also look for tears in your skin, unusual discharge, lumps, and warts. A chest x-rayis done to look for signs of infection, or any other cause of your symptoms. ...