Recent Health Blog | Tests/Treatments PostsHelp For Women Who Want Children Later In Lifeby Michele Cheplic08 Nov 2006 12:59 AMIn a previous blog I addressed the topic of conception and how "Procreation Vacations" are becoming increasingly popular with couples struggling to conceive a baby. Nicotine May Help Depressionby Aimee Amodio10 Oct 2006 12:37 PMLet me just say this first: don't start smoking just because you're feeling blue. However, researchers at Duke University Medical Center have been studying the effects of nicotine on symptoms of depression. At-Home Blood Tests--Good or Bad?by Michele Cheplic29 Sep 2006 08:38 AMMy head hurts. My side aches. Is my liver functioning properly? Do I have kidney problems? Sound familiar? If it does you aren't alone. There are many people (myself included) who may feel under the weather, but would rather skip the expensive trip to the doctor. Skin Test For Alzheimer's Diseaseby Aimee Amodio30 Aug 2006 01:00 PMResearchers are working on a new test to help detect Alzheimer's disease in its early stages. The skin test is being worked on by folks at the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. Alternatives to Colonoscopyby Aimee Amodio17 Aug 2006 02:34 PMIf your doctor has ordered a colonoscopy, you may be wondering what other choices you have. A colonoscopy really is the best test out there for detecting and treating problems in the colon. But there are some other options before going for a full colonoscopy. Preparing For A Colonoscopyby Aimee Amodio16 Aug 2006 02:33 PMDepending on who you ask, preparing for your colonoscopy can be harder than undergoing the procedure itself! Your gastroenterologist will give you specific instructions for cleaning out your colon in advance. Colonoscopyby Aimee Amodio15 Aug 2006 02:30 PMDo you know what (and where) your colon is? Also known as your large bowel, the colon is the end section of your digestive tract. It is a hollow tube that connects the end of the small intestine to the rectum. What is a Stress Test?by Aimee Amodio11 Jul 2006 10:25 AMIf your doctor orders a stress test, you may be wondering what you're headed for. A stress test -- also known as a treadmill test or an exercise test -- helps your doctor see how your heart handles work. What Is A Holter Monitor?by Aimee Amodio25 May 2006 07:34 AMWhen I was first experiencing stress-related body issues, my doctor ordered an EKG. The electrocardiogram didn't show anything abnormal, so my doctor ordered a twenty-four hour test called a Holter monitor. What Is An EKG?by Aimee Amodio24 May 2006 08:33 AMOne of the things my body does when I'm feeling stressed is make me more aware of my heartbeat. It feels like my heart is thumping really hard! The first time I experienced the thumping sensation, I was in college. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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