Diagnostics

Depression and anxiety can spike risk of heart failure, finds study

Posted By ANI, July 07, 2018 at 03:34pm

Time and again experts from across the globe have said that there is a Pathophysiological relationship between heart failure and depression and anxiety.
World Down Syndrome Day 2018 – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and care

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 21, 2018 at 11:27am

Down syndrome has no cure and prevention is only possible through prenatal screenings and diagnosis. Know more about this developmental disorder.
Oral cancer: Here's everything about the latest diagnostic trends in India

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, March 19, 2018 at 10:12am

Microfluidics, molecular tests ad visual staining are some of the common tests to detect oral cancer.
Breaking myths about diagnostics

Posted By ANI, March 14, 2018 at 02:03pm

"I'm still young, how can I have diabetes?", "I am just 30, how can I have osteoporosis?" - Most people have misconceptions regarding certain health issues which, according to them, are just age-related.
How is tuberculosis or TB diagnosed?

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, March 13, 2018 at 04:58pm

Here is a step by step guide to detecting tuberculosis.
A new technique that can help in screening and detection of cervical cancer

Posted By ANI, March 13, 2018 at 03:30pm

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in the country among women aged between 15 and 44 years. The necessity of proactive and periodic screening stems from the fact that cervical cancer is a preventable and curable condition if detected in the asymptomatic stages.
Simple urine test may determine your biological age, risk of diseases and even death

Posted By Agencies, February 28, 2018 at 01:56pm

The urine test could help predict our risk of developing age-related disease.
5 tests that can help in early diagnosis of cancer

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, February 20, 2018 at 12:54pm

AMAS (Anti-malignin antibody screen test), DR-70 +3 more tests that can help detect cancer early.
Types of screening tests for different types of cancer

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, February 20, 2018 at 11:38am

Low-dose computed tomography, Digital rectal exam (DRE) and other tests to diagnose cancer.
Trends in diagnosis of cancer in India

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, February 07, 2018 at 02:24pm

Early detection can help to treat cancer in an effective way and at a lower cost, says expert.
Tests for blocked Fallopian tubes: How is it diagnosed?

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, January 22, 2018 at 12:41pm

Saline salpingosonography (SSG), hysterosalpingography (HSG) and laparoscopy -- tests to detect blocked tubes.
Blood tests for arthritis -- what you need to know

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, January 11, 2018 at 03:28pm

Dr Avinash Phadke explains in detail about the blood tests used to detect and manage arthritis.
Testing the level of caffeine in the blood can help diagnose Parkinson's disease

Posted By Agencies, January 04, 2018 at 01:28pm

Previous studies have shown a link between caffeine and a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
A urine test can help detect cancer, says study

Posted By Agencies, December 28, 2017 at 09:14am

EVs are potentially useful as clinical markers.
Liquid biopsy can help monitor colorectal cancer

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, November 28, 2017 at 12:33pm

Here's why liquid biopsy is better than other tests for the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer.
7 life-saving tests every diabetic person should get!

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, November 21, 2017 at 10:48am

These life-saving tests are a must for every diabetic person.
AIIMS conduct pilot study over eliminating user charges on diagnostic procedures which cost less than Rs 500

Posted By Agencies, November 17, 2017 at 01:41pm

It recommended that charges on procedures such as blood tests, X-ray ans CT scan should be eliminated.
HbA1c test for diabetes should be done by HPLC method. Here's why!

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, November 17, 2017 at 01:26pm

Ask your lab assistant what method they are using to test HbA1c the next time you go testing for diabetes.
What to expect during a stress test?

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, October 04, 2017 at 10:44am

Why is stress test recommended, what's the cost and everything else you need to know!
Diagnosis of Swine flu -- Private testing and Government testing

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, August 01, 2017 at 05:43pm

Swine flu diagnostic test in India: test cost, test results and other common questions on the diagnosis of swine flu answered!